Senior FEMA Programs Consultant – Disaster Recovery

EisnerAmper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with FEMA initiatives, including Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation, and experience supporting complex programs in compliance- or finance-related roles.

You will help clients maintain FEMA compliance and 2 CFR 200, assist in expediting disaster closeouts, and support financial management functions such as time/cost units, tracking, and reconciliation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in state/local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds.
• Knowledge of FEMA disaster programs, statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support FEMA compliance and 2 CFR 200 adherence, audits and gaps.
• Assist in closeout of multiple open disasters with efficiency.
• Support financial management functions: time/cost units, tracking, reconciliation.
• Assist in program implementation decisions and deliverable development.
• Engage in business development; responsive to RFPs and funding opportunities.

Skills

FEMA regulations

Audit readiness

Cost tracking

Program implementation

Business development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/Administration/Disaster Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

AI tools (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with FEMA initiatives, including Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation, and experience supporting complex programs in compliance- or finance-related roles.

You will help clients maintain FEMA compliance and 2 CFR 200, assist in expediting disaster closeouts, and support financial management functions such as time/cost units, tracking, and reconciliation.