FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager

Hagerty Consulting is building an internal Recovery Cadre pipeline for future FEMA Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Project Manager openings; this position is not for immediate hire. The role will provide strategic disaster recovery advisory services to clients, oversee complex recovery projects, and lead multidisciplinary teams, with remote work and client travel as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strong disaster recovery expert, with demonstrated experience supporting local governments through long-term recoveries from natural disasters, with the ability to also act as a hands-on project manager overseeing a dynamic and complex disaster recovery
• Candidates will be expected to leverage their understanding of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program - Permanent Work (Categories C-G), and how they can be strategically pursued and layered to address complex issues and needs in a post-catastrophic disaster environment
• Serve as a FEMA PA Program subject matter expert and be able to answer policy related questions within a reasonable, but necessary timeframe
• Oversee a multi-disciplinary team supporting all aspects of a recovery (e.g., cost recovery, infrastructure redevelopment, economic development, housing, social services, etc.), delegating tasks, assessing staffing needs and developing methodologies to meet unmet needs and maximize funding
• Maintain strong project management best practices, ensuring the client has visibility on all efforts; deliverables are of the utmost quality; and upholding Hagerty’s core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence within all efforts

Requirements:

• Prior support for local governments impacted by natural disasters through multiple federal disaster grant programs from the early onset of a disaster through grant obligation and closeout
• A minimum of four years (4) of experience in the FEMA PA Program, including, Permanent Work (Categories C-G)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and dynamic projects
• High competency in written communication, including the ability to create nuanced/policy complex recommendation documents
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to present verbally to high level stakeholders
• Previous experience managing workload for large multi-disciplinary teams with varying levels of experience (i.e., junior level associates through senior subject matter experts)
• Strong proficiency with MS Office products, databases, and other software / technology platforms
• A bachelor's degree