AC Disaster Consulting · 13 hours ago
Senior Consultant I, Public Assistance
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expAC Disaster Consulting is a leading national consulting firm specializing in emergency management services. They are seeking a Senior Consultant I to assist clients with FEMA Public Assistance projects, providing expert advice and analytical services to both private businesses and government agencies in emergency management functions.
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Responsibilities
FEMA Public Assistance project development, including damage descriptions, scope of work development, and cost documentation
Eligibility analysis (work, cost, facility, and applicant) and familiarity with FEMA PA policy and the PAAPG
Applicant coordination, including conducting applicant meetings and guiding applicants through the PA process
Provide support for post-obligation activities, including reconciliation, RFIs on obligated projects, and closeout readiness
Work in Grants Portal, including data entry, document uploads, RFIs, and project tracking
Lead operation functions within your multiple focus areas of emergency management, including leading entire smaller project or specific portions of larger projects. Directly interface with others as a subject matter expert, applying critical thinking and advanced client relations skillset. With intermediate to advanced knowledge of the principals of the emergency management framework, diversify capabilities within projects of increased complexity. Engage in opportunities to mentor and lead others as a senior level consultant
Lead and manage smaller projects and portions of larger projects and provide technical and subject matter expertise to clients. Ensure all aspects of critical portions of assigned projects are completed as outlined in the scope of work and timeline, mindful of appropriate resource allocation. Utilize project operation knowledge, judgement, and discretion to lead or manage others, acting as a mentor to other levels of consultants. Ensure you and others meet or exceed personnel allocation and utilization targets. Provide feedback and guidance for Consultant and Associate Consultant team members
Attend, participate, and lead individual and group scheduled meetings and events. Respond, engage, and initiate other company communications as appropriate. Lead and directly engage with clients at conferences and networking events. Prepare materials for information sessions with communities and clients, and present at speaking engagements. Demonstrate and practice advanced knowledge of company client engagement practices, and regularly exercise discretion in decision-making
Utilize working knowledge of company services and contracts to participate and help prepare for client/partner meetings and proposal presentations. Support the creation, updating, and distribution of company marketing materials and capabilities statements based on subject matter expertise. Speak at conferences and industry events. Participate in all aspects of business development, including reviewing, evaluating, and responding to proposals and data calls. Learn about our pipeline tracking and account management processes. Build and maintain relationships with teaming partners and clients. Stay up to date on industry developments
Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities. Prepare and lead training events and information sessions to build community/client engagement
Makes decisions and exercises judgement on assigned projects, portions of projects, and individual work as technical and subject matter expert. Provide guidance to others on prioritizing tasks. Seeks guidance from leadership on prioritizing business goals
Maintain currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents. Take on increasingly significant project roles and become an expert in multiple areas of Emergency Management. Maintain/pursue expert level knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities
During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support or co-lead relief efforts or assist with organizing responses to support advanced roles in emergency situations and/or activations
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in emergency management or a related field is required. Years of experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis, in addition to the minimum requirements
5+ years' advanced or subject matter expert-level knowledge/experience in various emergency management functions, including disaster recovery, grant management, insurance coordination, duplication of benefits analysis, mutual aid operations, debris management, infrastructure recovery programs, Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and other federally or state-funded disaster programs
2+ years FEMA Public Assistance Experience
Demonstrated experience in hands-on execution role supporting project development, Grants Portal work, applicant coordination, and documentation review
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
Must be 18 years of age or older
Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsored visa is required. We are not able to employ those located outside of the US
Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment
Preferred
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Emergency Management Consulting Experience
Project Management Certification (PMP)
Business development experience
3-5+ years knowledge of recovery and response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Public Assistance
Proficient with Salesforce
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
401(k) Account with Company Match
Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
Paid Parental Leave
Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Corporate Computer
Time off to Volunteer
Cell Phone Allowance
Company
AC Disaster Consulting
AC Disaster Consulting is an emergency management firm that provides planning, and recovery services to the public and private sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erica Bornemann
Vice President, Planning and Risk Reduction
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