FEMA Disaster Recovery Grants Lead

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks a Deputy Assistant Director to oversee FEMA Disaster Recovery programs within the FEMA Disaster Recovery Task Force. This grant-funded position emphasizes project administration, reimbursement processing, compliance, and closeout of Sandy recovery grants.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will manage a team, supervise project tracking, develop staff trainings, and ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and effective

Qualifications

• Experience with the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Grants Manager (Grants Portal) required.
• Experience working with and managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain working relationships.
• Strong written and spoken communications skills.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and accounting principles
• Ability to work independently as a self-motivator and to motivate others.
• Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to deadlines.
• Must possess strong technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new technology quickly.

Responsibilities

• Project Administration: Develop and maintain knowledge of active Sandy projects across agencies and work types.
• Interpret, monitor, and communicate changes to staff and partner agencies and task forces.
• Ensure that claiming/reimbursement requests are timely and accurate, and report project status to upper management, DHSES, and FEMA.
• Oversee a team of OMB staff tracking projects and provide trainings for staff development.
• Analyze efficiency of task force procedures and develop recommendations for change.

Skills

FEMA Public Assistance

Grants management

Budgeting

Budget analysis

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Grants Portal

Job description

The City of New York’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeks a Deputy Assistant Director to oversee FEMA Disaster Recovery programs within the FEMA Disaster Recovery Task Force. This grant-funded position emphasizes project administration, reimbursement processing, compliance, and closeout of Sandy recovery grants.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will manage a team, supervise project tracking, develop staff trainings, and ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and effective