Senior FEMA Grant Specialist Job at AECOM, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • AECOM
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description



Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description



The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist will assist public and private sector clients in project development, application, monitoring, and closeout of FEMA funded programs.

The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist is responsible for analyzing and directing projects and resources in the support of mitigation activities funded through Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), or other federal sources.

The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist may also direct functional leads and project staff, manage the distribution of resources within project(s), communicate directly with clients, and assist in project tasks and execution related to FEMA Public Assistance (PA).

The Senior FEMA Grant Specialist responsibilities are as follows:

  • Guide the comprehensive implementation of FEMA funded disaster recovery projects, which may include oversight and/or distribution of resources within a specific functional area.
  • Exercise independent judgment to support clients and/or subrecipients on technical aspects of FEMA PA, HMA, and/or BRIC programs within the limits of applicable Federal and State statues, regulations, policies, and procedures;
  • Deliver advisory and consulting services to clients through training, discussions, and written deliverables,
  • Provide clients with strategic guidance to maximize program efficiencies and benefits;
  • Interpret FEMA statutes and regulations pertaining to applicable FEMA grant to lead to successful project development, applications, and closeout.
  • Develop project plans by creating project goals and deliverables, identifying necessary tasks, workflows, and resource requirements.
  • Perform risk assessments, record maintenance, and oversight of compliance obligations,
  • Monitor and report on progress of assigned projects and tasks to senior department management.
  • Assist in the development of Scope of work for project formulation
  • Review and process reimbursement request of funds while providing ongoing eligibility determinations;
  • Coordinate with technical experts for necessary support information and documentation;
  • Conduct Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) as needed to support client applications
  • Monitor program execution and documentation for compliance with federal regulations;
  • Coordinate with the project team on tasks to ensure schedule and budget are maintained.
  • Perform risk assessments, record maintenance and provide oversight of compliance obligations;
  • Manage major project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.

Qualifications



Minimum Requirements

  • BA/BS and 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited university; relevant advanced degrees and/or certifications are preferred;
  • 4+ years of Project Management experience working with public and/or private clients on FEMA Public Assistance, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, BRIC programs, or other relevant programs at the local, state, and/or federal level;
  • Advanced knowledge of FEMA’s regulatory requirements for grant funding;
  • Possess flexibility to respond to and manage different tasks, often with competing priorities;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work in a team environment;
  • Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness;
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Additional Information



About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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