Senior Consultant- CDBG-DR

EisnerAmper; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper seeks a Senior Consultant - CDBG-DR to join its Government Services Practice. The role focuses on supporting disaster recovery programs, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, and guiding grantees through eligibility and implementation challenges.

The position offers a remote or hybrid arrangement for candidates near local offices, with opportunities to contribute to client deliverables and business development while advancing in a policy-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of CDBG-DR grant management experience in a compliance or policy-related role.
• Strong policy background, including 2 CFR 200 and 24 CFR 570 compliance requirements, and applicable Federal Register Notices.

Responsibilities

• Support CDBG-DR consulting engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Assist clients in maintaining compliance with HUD regulations and Federal Register notices.
• Design and implement disaster recovery programs meeting eligibility requirements and National Objective.
• Draft and evaluate grantee Action Plan Amendments for compliance.
• Develop policies and procedures compliant with regulations and grant terms.
• Ensure timely development of client deliverables.
• Engage in business development activities and proposal responses.
• Occasional travel or remote/hybrid work as needed.

Skills

Policy background

CDBG-DR knowledge

Regulatory research

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant - CDBG-DR in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and a proven track record of supporting complex programs in a compliance or policy-related role. Candidates must have experience working with state and/or local CDBG-DR grantees with knowledge of and experience with relevant HUD regulations and guidance.

Note: this could be either a fully remote or hybrid role, if you are located near one of our local offices.

What Work You Will Be Responsible For:

• Support CDBG-DR consulting engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery
• Support clients in maintaining compliance with the Universal Notice, Stafford Act, 24 CFR 570, 2 CFR 200, and other applicable regulations and Federal Register Notices, including researching and interpreting relevant regulations
• Support clients in designing and implementing disaster recovery programs that meet all eligibility requirements, including analyzing eligibility of costs and activities and National Objective
• Use knowledge and experience to help determine method of program implementation and program design
• Draft and/or evaluate grantee Action Plan Amendments to ensure compliance with CDBG-DR regulations
• Develop policies and procedures that comply with all relevant regulations and the grantee's Action Plan
• Ensure timely and accurate development of all client deliverables
• Actively engage in business development activities such as participating at conferences and responding to request for proposals, including the identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours, and travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of successful CDBG-DR grant management experience in a compliance or policy-related role
• Strong policy background, including 2 CFR 200 and 24 CFR 570 compliance requirements, as well as applicable Federal Register Notices

Preferred or Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with pre-award, post-award, and closeout processes for CDBG-DR grants
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot and ChatGPT.

Location:

Preferred Location: Raleigh. Remote or hybrid options available.