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KPMG US · 17 hours ago

Senior Specialist, FEMA Grants Management

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

KPMG is a leading advisory firm currently seeking a Senior Specialist in Grants Management to join their Managed Services practice. The role involves providing technical advisory services for disaster recovery, ensuring compliance with federal and state assistance programs, and mentoring team members.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide technical advisory services related to relief programs for disaster recovery including: project and program coordination/management, strategic planning and coordination with federal and state assistance programs for all disaster recovery efforts; navigate regulations, and ensure compliance in order to maximize funding and expedite rebuilding

Meet with varied counties or municipalities regarding disaster related assessments, repairs, damage mitigation efforts, cost documentation, permits, code compliance, progress payment requests, dispute resolution with FEMA/FDEM and other agencies, grant close-outs

Assist with clarifying requirements and documentation for the eligibility and enrollment processes for housing assistance and other disaster aid programs; Communicate and present information to clients and colleagues in a clear, logical, and concise manner

Remain current on industry and regulatory topics and trends, and apply insights and ensure program integrity during the delivery of engagements

Support internal initiatives and strategic growth initiatives; supervise and mentor associates, new hires, and interns on engagements; provide contractor and vendor coordination and oversight for disaster response teams

Identify and communicate technical matters while serving as a liaison to both clients and engagement leadership; participate and/or lead meetings with both clients and the engagement team; Proactively identify opportunities to enhance professional practices and processes and assist with business development initiatives, including the development of proposals

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualification

FEMA complianceDisaster aid programsProject managementUniform Guidance knowledgeLeadership abilitiesCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum three years of recent experience related to regulatory and compliance, or project/program management work experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required

Well established understanding of working with state and federal disaster aid programs/agencies such as Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and FEMA's Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG), with experience applying these frameworks to ensure compliance and effective program execution

Experience assisting local and state governments affected by natural disasters through various federal disaster grant programs, from the initial stages of grant formulation to closeout

Demonstrated leadership abilities, supporting the oversight of projects and/or the efforts of others

Ability to travel as required

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)