Guidehouse
ManagingConsultant-DisasterRecovery
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“Managing Consultant - Disaster Recovery at Guidehouse. Skills: disaster recovery, resilience, federally funded grant programs, grants management, client advisory. Lead and manage disaster recovery and resilience engagements for state, local, and territorial (SLT) clients, with a focus on CDBG-DR, FEMA Public Assistance (PA), and other federal recovery programs. Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of federally funded grant programs, ensuring compliance with HUD, FEMA, and OMB Uni”
Industry & Context.
analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Up to 50% travel, No sponsorship is available for this position, Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years of experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, or federal grants management, Demonstrated experience with CDBG-DR and/or FEMA Public Assistance (PA) programs, knowledge of federal grants regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and agency-specific requirements (HUD, FEMA), Experience managing projects and teams, including budgeting, staffing, and timeline oversight, Ability to work directly with government clients and senior stakeholders, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on risk management, compliance strategy, and program optimization, Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements, No sponsorship is available for this position
Nice to Have
Direct experience supporting large-scale disaster recovery programs (e. g. , hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods etc. ), Experience with CDBG-DR/MIT, FEMA PA, Hazard Mitigation (HMGP), or BRIC programs, Familiarity with grant management systems (e. g. , DRGR, FEMA Grants Portal), Experience with duplication of benefits (DOB), environmental review (NEPA), and mitigation planning, Background in process improvement, data analytics, or technology-enabled grants management solutions, Prior consulting experience or experience working in a client-facing, advisory role
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage disaster recovery and resilience engagements for state
and territorial (SLT) clients
with a focus on CDBG-DR
FEMA Public Assistance (PA)
and other federal recovery programs
and optimization of federally funded grant programs
ensuring compliance with HUD
and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Manage client relationships
serving as a trusted advisor to senior government officials on disaster recovery strategy
Direct the development of policies
and internal controls to support compliant and efficient grants management
Lead grant lifecycle activities
including application intake
environmental and historical compliance
duplication of benefits (DOB) analysis
Provide oversight of FEMA PA project formulation
cost recovery strategies
and documentation compliance
Manage and mentor teams
ensuring high-quality deliverables
and effective project execution
Support business development activities
including proposal development
and solution design for disaster recovery and resilience opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics
and process improvements into recovery programs
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging trends in federal disaster funding to advise clients proactively
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, staff development, and effective project execution; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics, technology solutions, and process improvements into recovery programs
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
Lead and manage disaster recovery and resilience engagements, Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of federally funded grant programs, Manage client relationships, Direct the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls, Lead grant lifecycle activities, Provide oversight of FEMA PA project formulation, cost recovery strategies, and documentation compliance, Manage and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, staff development, and effective project execution, Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and solution design for disaster recovery and resilience opportunities, Experience managing projects and teams, including budgeting, staffing, and timeline oversight
Full Job Description
**_Job Family_ :** Management Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 50% **_Clearance Required_ :** None ** _What You Will Do:_** * Lead and manage disaster recovery and resilience engagements for state, local, and territorial (SLT) clients, with a focus on CDBG-DR, FEMA Public Assistance (PA), and other federal recovery programs * Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of federally funded grant programs, ensuring compliance with HUD, FEMA, and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) * Manage client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to senior government officials on disaster recovery strategy, funding utilization, and program delivery * Direct the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliant and efficient grants management * Lead grant lifecycle activities, including application intake, eligibility review, environmental and historical compliance, duplication of benefits (DOB) analysis, and closeout * Provide oversight of FEMA PA project formulation, cost recovery strategies, and documentation compliance * Manage and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, staff development, and effective project execution * Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and solution design for disaster recovery and resilience opportunities * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics, technology solutions, and process improvements into recovery programs * Monitor regulatory changes and emerging trends in federal disaster funding to advise clients proactively ** _What You Will Need:_** * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university * Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years of experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, or federal grants management * Demonstrated experience with CDBG-DR and/or FEMA Public Assistance (PA) programs * Strong knowledge of federal grants regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and agency-specific
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