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BryceTech

Program Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

Serve as the primary point of contact for the FEMA Contracting Officer and COR for all contractor performance matters * Provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction for contractor ...

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BryceTech

Program Manager

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Serve as the primary point of contact for the FEMA Contracting Officer and COR for all contractor performance matters * Provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction for contractor ...

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FEMA

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Lakewood, CO

Performing cradle-to-grave contract actions using various contracting types, vehicles, and methods. Arranging training to support employee development. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our ...

Cherokee Federal

FEMA Logistic Coordinator

Nome, AK · On-site

$24.25 - $32.25/hr

FEMA Rapid Response Logistics Coordinator A government contract requires that this position be ... contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 ...

ICF

Senior Grants Specialist - FEMA HMGP

Irvine, CA

$85K - $95K/yr

... Agency (FEMA) funded projects. The Senior Grants Specialist will support ICF clients in the ... contractor invoice reviews under supervision of senior staff. * Monitor project costs to ensure ...

ICF

Senior Grants Specialist - FEMA HMGP

San Diego, CA

$85K - $95K/yr

... Agency (FEMA) funded projects. The Senior Grants Specialist will support ICF clients in the ... contractor invoice reviews under supervision of senior staff. * Monitor project costs to ensure ...

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A FEMA Contractor is an independent contractor or company that provides services to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during disaster response and recovery efforts. These roles can include debris removal, infrastructure repair, logistics, technical support, and housing inspections. Contractors work on a temporary basis, often activated when disasters strike, and must meet specific qualifications outlined in government contracts. They do not work directly for FEMA but are hired through government contracts or subcontracts.

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FEMA Grants Programmatic Project Manager,

Terrestris LLC

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a FEMA Grants Programmatic Project Manager, to lead the Grant Programmatic and Technical Services (GPATS) BPA. This project will support FEMA's initiatives by ensuring that the Government has immediate access to services required for the management, development, deployment, assessment and operation of grants business processes. This is a full-time, remote position, working 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?
At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.
So, what will the FEMA Grants Programmatic Project Manager at Terrestris do?
The FEMA Grants Programmatic Project Manager will be a key personnel position for the FEMA GPATS BPA contract. The BPA Project Manager serves as the primary interface with the FEMA Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and is responsible for overall contract execution, quality assurance and quality control, schedule management, and timely submission of all required contract deliverables. This position is contingent upon contract award.
What does a typical day look like for a FEMA Grants Programmatic Project Manager?
You will:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with the FEMA CO and COR.
  • Manage contract performance by maintaining quality assurance, quality control, schedules, and overall program execution.
  • Develop and submit timely responses to BPA Order Requests for Quotations, including technical approaches, staffing plans, labor mixes, and level-of-effort estimates.
  • Coordinate Order staffing by assigning qualified Order Project Managers, Task Leads, Facilitators, and other key personnel to meet Order requirements.
  • Coordinate contractor personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and task activities to ensure timely and compliant performance.
  • Prepare and submit required contract deliverables, reports, and other documentation in accordance with BPA requirements.
  • Conduct monthly progress reviews with the COR and communicate contract status, accomplishments, issues, and corrective actions.
  • Respond promptly to COR requests for discussion or resolution to project concerns/technical problems within two hours of notification.

What qualifications do you look for?
You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:
  • Authorization to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any Government-required facility access, credentials, or suitability determinations necessary to support BPA Orders.
  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years recent and relevant experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?
We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.
Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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