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AECOM Senior FEMA Program Manager in Los Angeles, California
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Job Description
The FEMA Program Manager will oversee the implementation of Disaster Recovery Projects with an emphasis on FEMA PA funded programs.
FEMA Program Manager is responsible for analyzing and managing projects and resources in the recovery of communities affected by floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters through various funding sources, including FEMA Public Assistance (PA), FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA), HUD Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), and/or HUD CDBG Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). The FEMA PA Program Manager will provide oversight to functional leads and manage the distribution of resources within project(s).
The FEMA PA Program Manager responsibilities are as follows:
Oversee and direct the implementation of Disaster Recovery projects
Assist in the development of Scope of Work for project formulation;
Monitor and understand the financial performance of the project.
Utilize time management skills to create high-level strategies that aid staff in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in regards to operational decisions.
Develop project plans by creating project goals, budget, and deliverables. Identify project tasks, workflows, and resource requirements.
Coordinate program policy updates with client and project staff.
Monitor and report on progress of assigned projects and tasks to senior department management.
Provide support and direction to project team including training and technical guidance.
Oversee and coordinate with the project team on tasks to ensure schedule and budget are maintained.
Track and project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide reporting.
Oversee the implementation and operations of the project, which may include oversight and distribution of resources within the specific functional area.
Support departmental growth strategies and proposal efforts.
Assist state, local, territorial, tribal governments and non-profit organizations in administering FEMA and/or HUD grant programs for disaster recovery and resilience. This may include providing guidance to sub-recipients, reviewing documents for compliance with program requirements, and managing a wide variety of duties and responsibilities.
Exercise independent judgement to support clients on technical aspects of FEMA PA, HMGP, and/or HUD programs within the limits of applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures;
Advise on the development of policies and procedures as it relates to awarded grants or funding;
Perform risk assessments, record maintenance and provide oversight of compliance obligations;
Provide clients and/or program management with strategic guidance to maximize program efficiencies and benefits;
Monitor program execution and documentation for compliance with federal regulations;
Monitor revenue and expenditures and formulate budgetary projections of allocation;
Manage major project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple systems and processes.
Provide consultation and expert advice to senior department management.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS and 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of demonstrated past performance with FEMA Public Assistance, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, HUD, or other relevant programs at the state and/or federal level;
5+ years managing a program, project or functional area
Advanced knowledge of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide and regulatory documentation such as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s Uniform Guidance 24 CFR, Davis Bacon, and/or Section 3;
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
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $140,000.00 - $190,000.00.
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.
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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.
ReqID: J10123257
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Remote
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc