Senior Consultant – Government Services, FEMA

EisnerAmper

Senior Consultant – FEMA supporting clients in compliance and financial management for disaster recovery programs. Engaging in business development and managing client deliverables across multiple projects.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeMiami • Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AEMPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200, including assessing audit readiness and compliance and administrative gaps.
Support clients in expediting complex closeout of multiple open disasters.
Support client financial management and accounting functions, including time and cost unit operations, and cost tracking and reconciliation.
Use knowledge and experience to help determine method of program implementation.
Ensure timely and accurate development of all client deliverables.
Actively engage in business development activities such as participating at conferences and responding to request for proposals, including the identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals.
May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of previous experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds.
Knowledge of and experience with FEMA disaster programs, including related statutes, regulations, and policies and processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or an approved related field.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), certifications are preferred.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot and ChatGPT.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

FEMA regulations2 CFR 200financial managementcost trackingaudit readinessprogram implementationdisaster recovery programscompliance managementadministrative gap assessmentproposal development

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsability to manage competing prioritiestime managementbusiness developmentengagement in conferencesresponse to proposalscollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)Program Management Professional (PgMP)Project Management Professional (PMP)