FEMA Senior Manager, Public Assistance and Recovery - Remote (US)

ICF; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 97,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF’s Disaster Management Division seeks a FEMA Senior Manager to lead recovery projects across the U.S. This remote role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure the success of federally funded programs. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a passion for community resilience after disasters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program/project management experience in disaster recovery.
• 10+ years of experience in disaster and/or emergency management.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee federally funded disaster recovery projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

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

Tools

Project Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ICF’s Disaster Management Division is seeking a FEMA Senior Manager, Public Assistance and Recovery to join our team! This position is Remote in the U.S. with required travel.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for helping communities recover and rebuild after disasters? Do you thrive at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and impact? MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

This position represents an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, stable, and high-performing team to facilitate change and help make a lasting difference in Disaster Recovery. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We are committed to providing innovative and effective solutions for federally funded programs aimed at rebuilding and enhancing resilience in communities affected by natural disasters. Our team is dedicated to anticipating client needs and strategically deploying resources to drive impactful outcomes. MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee federally funded disaster recovery and mitigation projects throughout the U.S., ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and partner organizations, to enhance program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that align with project goals and client needs while identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Monitor project progress, performance metrics, and compliance with regulations, adjusting as necessary to ensure success.
• Facilitate communication and reporting to clients and team members, maintaining transparency and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines; and shall possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for the FEMA Public Assistance Program as well as other federal and state funding sources.
• Ensure all program participants, including subrecipients, vendors, and stakeholders are aware of any policy changes.
• Lead, coordinate and evaluate performance of employees directly assigned to oversight.
• Able and willing to travel for program/project needs assigned to support clients, stakeholders and ICF work.

Please provide a clear resume aligned with the qualifications, skills, and experience required.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of program/project management experience in disaster recovery or funding strategies (FEMA PA, IA, CDBG), preferably with federal or state programs.
• 10+ years of experience in disaster and/or emergency management working with federal, state and local governments.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for ICF program/project needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Professional Skills/Experience: (You will bring these with you)

• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial management and budget oversight related to funding programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, integrity, and ethics.
• Strong proficiency in project management software and tools, along with a solid understanding of relevant federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to manage, lead and facilitate program meetings to extract key business and technical design criteria.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software).

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may set candidates apart)

• Master’s degree.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Familiarity with emergency planning, mitigation planning and using grants management systems.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$97,656.00 - $166,016.00 Florida Remote Office (FL99)