FEMA Programs Staff Consultant - Government Services

EisnerAmper; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role focuses on FEMA program administration, including Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and infrastructure programs, with emphasis on compliance and financial management.

Ideal candidates will have FEMA program knowledge, state/local disaster recovery experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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.

Skills

FEMA regulations knowledge

Disaster recovery program experience

Public policy background

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role focuses on FEMA program administration, including Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and infrastructure programs, with emphasis on compliance and financial management.

Ideal candidates will have FEMA program knowledge, state/local disaster recovery experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.