FEMA Programs & Compliance Consultant

EisnerAmper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. The role focuses on FEMA programs (PA/IA/HMC and infrastructure initiatives) and requires experience with state/local recovery programs and FEMA regulations.

You will support audit readiness, program closeouts, and financial management across complex disaster projects. The position emphasizes compliance, regulatory knowledge, and potential travel to client sites or firm offices.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds.
• Knowledge of FEMA disaster programs, including related statutes, regulations, and policies and processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200, including assessing audit readiness, compliance and administrative gaps.
• Support clients in expediting complex closeout of multiple open disasters.
• Support client financial management and accounting functions, including time and cost unit operations, and cost tracking and reconciliation.
• Use knowledge and experience to help determine method of program implementation.
• Ensure timely and accurate development of all client deliverables.
• Actively engage in business development activities such as the identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations.

Skills

FEMA regulations

2 CFR 200 experience

disaster recovery programs

financial management

MS Office Suite

AI tools familiarity

organizational skills

communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy/Public Administration/Public Safety/Emergency Management/Disaster Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. The role focuses on FEMA programs (PA/IA/HMC and infrastructure initiatives) and requires experience with state/local recovery programs and FEMA regulations.

You will support audit readiness, program closeouts, and financial management across complex disaster projects. The position emphasizes compliance, regulatory knowledge, and potential travel to client sites or firm offices.