Remote Disaster Recovery & Public Assistance Consultant

Tetra Tech

Chattanooga (TN)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 117,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking Disaster Recovery / Grant Management consultants to support FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster programs nationwide. This on-call role offers remote, onsite, or hybrid deployments depending on project needs.

You will provide technical guidance, grant administration, and compliance support to maximize recovery funding. Ideal candidates have FEMA PA experience, project formulation skills, and proficiency with FEMA Grants Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of FEMA Public Assistance experience or disaster recovery consulting.
Knowledge of FEMA PA policy, eligibility, and PAPPG.
Experience with project formulation, PW development, and grant documentation review.
Experience responding to RFIs and supporting reimbursements and closeout.
Proficiency with FEMA Grants Manager/Grants Portal.
Strong written, verbal, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Advise applicants through FEMA Public Assistance grant lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with FEMA policies and program requirements.
Educate on eligibility, documentation, funding opportunities, and administration.
Build relationships with applicants, agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
Support phased FEMA PA program delivery and project documentation.
Assist with PDA/Recovery Scoping Meetings and PW submissions.
Develop supporting cost analyses and reimbursements.
Maintain audit-ready records and compliance.