Senior Public Assistance Consultant

Insight Global; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Public Assistance Consultant to oversee FEMA Public Assistance projects in their Disaster Response Division. This critical role demands a strong background in FEMA grants and the ability to manage complex documentation while providing client support. Emphasis is placed on excellent communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including advising clients, maintaining project documentation, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should expect considerable travel, approximately 75%, in disaster-affected regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of FEMA Public Assistance grant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Advise on FEMA laws and eligibility.
• Submit FEMA PA Project Worksheets and Cost Estimates.
• Maintain project records in the FEMA Grants Portal.

Skills

FEMA Public Assistance grant experience

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to travel frequently

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

FEMA Grants Manager

Grants Portal

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Public Assistance Consultant to join their Disaster Response Division. In this role, you lead FEMA Public Assistance projects as the on-the-ground manager who translates federal requirements into timely, high-quality grant outcomes. You will represent the client with FEMA, engineers, and applicants; organize and upload required documentation into the Grants Portal; advise on eligibility and project implementation; and resolve RFIs and closeout issues to ensure funds flow to recipients quickly and accurately. This is a field-forward, client-facing role that requires frequent travel and close coordination with internal subject-matter experts and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the client/applicant advocate, advising on FEMA laws, regulations, and eligibility.
• Draft, review, and submit FEMA PA Project Worksheets (Categories A–G), Cost Estimates (CEFs), and Streamlined Project Applications.
• Enter, update, and maintain project records and documentation in the FEMA Grants Portal.
• Collect, organize, and upload required supporting documentation to project storage systems.
• Assess applicant situations, interpret relevant federal regulations, and recommend appropriate project implementation approaches.
• Draft and respond to FEMA Requests for Information (RFIs) and resolve issues to advance projects toward closeout.
• Produce concise status reports and briefings for clients and project managers.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and internal subject-matter experts to complete technical deliverables.
• Perform basic data tasks tied to project delivery (data entry, reconciliation, and short analyses) as needed.
• Travel frequently to disaster-affected locations to support field operations and program implementation.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of FEMA Public Assistance grant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to utilize Excel functions to increase efficiency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex documentation.
• Ability to travel frequently to disaster-affected locations for extended assignments, including deployment on short notice.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Prior FEMA Public Assistance experience as a Task Force Leader (TFL), Public Assistance Group Supervisor (PAGS) (or similar state/local experience).
• Prior experience working with FEMA Grants Manager / Grants Portal.

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This role must be based in California, Hawaii or Washington and the expectation should be about 75% travel.