FEMA Programs Consultant — Compliance & Grant Recovery

EisnerAmper; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper seeks a Staff Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. The role focuses on FEMA-funded programs, including PA/IA and hazard mitigation, with emphasis on compliance and financial management.

You will support audit readiness, closeouts, and client deliverables, and participate in proposals and business development. Requirements include 1+ year experience in state/local disaster recovery programs, knowledge of FEMA regulations, and a related bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

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

Disaster recovery experience

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

EisnerAmper seeks a Staff Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. The role focuses on FEMA-funded programs, including PA/IA and hazard mitigation, with emphasis on compliance and financial management.

You will support audit readiness, closeouts, and client deliverables, and participate in proposals and business development. Requirements include 1+ year experience in state/local disaster recovery programs, knowledge of FEMA regulations, and a related bachelor’s degree.