Senior FEMA Disaster Recovery Program Lead

EisnerAmper; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper seeks a Senior Manager - FEMA in the Government Services practice to lead large-scale disaster recovery programs, ensure compliance, and drive revenue growth. Expect to mentor consulting teams and shape client strategies around FEMA funds and related regulations.

The role emphasizes program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership in disaster recovery, with opportunities to travel and collaborate across offices. Preferred location Baton Rouge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or an approved related field.
• 10+ years of experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, and related programs.
• 5+ years in consulting and/or client support and business development.
• 5+ years in a management or supervisor role with FEMA program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex state and community-level recovery programs administering FEMA funds and ensure compliance and financial oversight.
• Drive revenue through new and incremental growth of current and prospective clients.
• Manage the team through all phases of a program from planning to completion.
• Engage in business development activities such as conferences, proposals, and identifying funding opportunities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff and advise executive leadership on FEMA policy changes.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

FEMA program knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy/Public Administration/Public Safety/Emergency Management

Master’s Degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

AI tools (Claude/Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

EisnerAmper seeks a Senior Manager - FEMA in the Government Services practice to lead large-scale disaster recovery programs, ensure compliance, and drive revenue growth. Expect to mentor consulting teams and shape client strategies around FEMA funds and related regulations.

The role emphasizes program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership in disaster recovery, with opportunities to travel and collaborate across offices. Preferred location Baton Rouge.