Senior Specialist, FEMA Grants Management

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Grants Management to join our Managed Services practice.

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
  
  

Qualifications:

• 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)
  
  

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