EisnerAmper is seeking a Manager - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Manager - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Manager - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Manager - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff Consultant - FEMA in our Government Services Practice . This role is ideal for someone with familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded ...
The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program support associated with flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.S ...
The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program support associated with flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.S ...
The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program leadership associated with flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.
The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program leadership associated with flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.
Water Resources Engineer
Kennesaw, GA · Remote
$73K - $99K/yr
The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program support associated with flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.S ...
Water Resources Engineer
Kennesaw, GA · Remote
$73K - $99K/yr
The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program support associated with flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.S ...
Director, Emergency Management Recovery
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$163K/yr
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Retirement
PTO
Mentor consultants on FEMA program technical skills, client engagement, and deliverable quality. * Conduct performance management, including goal setting, regular feedback, and performance reviews ...
Director, Emergency Management Recovery
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$163K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Mentor consultants on FEMA program technical skills, client engagement, and deliverable quality. * Conduct performance management, including goal setting, regular feedback, and performance reviews ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Public Safety Liaison (Atlanta, GA)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$77K - $81K/yr
FEMA Independent Study Incident Command System 100; Introduction to the Incident Command System * FEMA Independent Study Incident Command System 200; Basic Incident Command System for Initial ...
Public Safety Liaison (Atlanta, GA)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$77K - $81K/yr
FEMA Independent Study Incident Command System 100; Introduction to the Incident Command System * FEMA Independent Study Incident Command System 200; Basic Incident Command System for Initial ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$32.34 - $39.40/hr
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Public Safety Supervisor
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$32.34 - $39.40/hr
FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire. * Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent ...
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
$112K - $146K/yr
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Dental
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Life
Retirement
PTO
At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency ...
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Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
$112K - $146K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency ...
New
GIS Analyst
Kennesaw, GA · Remote
Experience with FEMA's Risk MAP and National Flood Insurance Program (strongly preferred) * Experience with hazard mitigation * Customization of GIS software using Python * Basic proficiency in other ...
GIS Analyst
Kennesaw, GA · Remote
Experience with FEMA's Risk MAP and National Flood Insurance Program (strongly preferred) * Experience with hazard mitigation * Customization of GIS software using Python * Basic proficiency in other ...
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$112K/yr
Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates ...
New
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$112K/yr
Are you a current or former FEMA Reservist/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)? To accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates ...
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Senior Bridge Hydraulic Engineer
Duluth, GA · On-site
$96K - $132K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
FEMA floodplain and regulatory floodway modeling; coastal and storm surge modeling; design and/or modeling of miscellaneous drainage structures. * QA/QC internal and external hydraulic studies to ...
Senior Bridge Hydraulic Engineer
Duluth, GA · On-site
$96K - $132K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
FEMA floodplain and regulatory floodway modeling; coastal and storm surge modeling; design and/or modeling of miscellaneous drainage structures. * QA/QC internal and external hydraulic studies to ...
GRANT PROGRAM AND COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Brunswick, GA · On-site
$44K - $61K/yr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Assists with FEMA grant administration and disaster recovery reporting as assigned. * Provides guidance and training to departments regarding grant compliance and administration requirements.
GRANT PROGRAM AND COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Brunswick, GA · On-site
$44K - $61K/yr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Assists with FEMA grant administration and disaster recovery reporting as assigned. * Provides guidance and training to departments regarding grant compliance and administration requirements.
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EisnerAmper is seeking a Manager - FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives, including the Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities programs and a proven track record of supporting complex programs in a compliance- or finance-related role. Candidates must have experience working with state and/or local recovery programs with knowledge of and experience with relevant FEMA regulations and policies and processes.
Perform supervisory responsibilities for the team, including ensuring staff members are meeting all expectations and serving as a performance career coach to staff and completing annual evaluations.
Evaluate client needs and engagement scope, manage activities for completing work, and assist with oversight of overall quality control of client deliverables.
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.
Support team strategic planning and growth by identifying and tracking disaster recovery trends and updates and identifying opportunties to provide new or expanded services.
Actively engage in business development activities such as participating at conferences, developing thought leadership and insights, and responding to request for proposals, including the identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals.
Identify recovery-related assistance gaps/needs and provide recommendations to leverage current resources to increase program impact.
May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations.
5+ years of previous experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory role.
Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or an approved related field.
Knowledge of and experience with FEMA disaster programs, including related statutes, regulations, and policies and processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions.
5+ years of consulting and Business Development is preferred.
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), certifications are preferred.
Project management experience, including creating and managing project budgets and schedules, and invoicing.
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.
EisnerAmper provides assurance, advisory and outsourcing services to hundreds of governmental clients, including federal, state, local and county/parish governmental entities, municipalities, public retirement systems, school boards and districts and more. Because of our diverse governmental client base, our professionals understand a wide range of funding sources, operational challenges and reporting requirements.
Keeping up with ever-changing regulatory requirements, Governmental Accounting Standards Board ("GASB") pronouncements and federal grant administrative requirements can be overwhelming. Our team can help you navigate these requirements while displaying transparency with the people you serve.
EisnerAmper provides a full scope of services to large programs, including those funded for federal relief to recover from significant declared disasters (ARPA, CARES, FEMA PA/IA and HUD-CDBG/CDSG) and large federally funded infrastructure, housing and energy programs (IIJA, IRA, EPA, etc.). As strategic advisors, we provide services that help to maintain compliance, streamline operations and maximize resources so governmental entities can focus on providing citizens with the vital services they need.
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.
Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions, PE firms, start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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Accounting services
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1 - 10 Employees
Headquarters location
La Jolla, CA, US
Year founded
1992