Consulting Manager- CDBG-DR

EisnerAmper • Baton Rouge, LA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. We are seeking a Consulting Manager – CDBG-DR in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and a proven track record of supporting complex programs in a compliance or policy-related role. Candidates must have experience working with state and/or local CDBG-DR grantees with knowledge of and experience with relevant HUD regulations and guidance. Note: this could be either a fully remote or hybrid role, if you are located near one of our local offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field is required
• 5+ years of successful CDBG-DR grant management experience in a compliance or policy-related role, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory role
• Strong policy background, including 2 CFR 200 and 24 CFR 570 compliance requirements, as well as applicable Federal Register Notices

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience, including creating and managing project budgets and schedules, and invoicing
• 5+ years of consulting and Business Development is preferred
• Experience with pre-award, post-award, and closeout processes for CDBG-DR grants
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 the Universal Notice, Stafford Act, 24 CFR 570, 2 CFR 200, and other applicable regulations and Federal Register Notices, including researching and interpreting relevant regulations
• Support clients in designing and implementing disaster recovery programs that meet all eligibility requirements, including analyzing eligibility of costs and activities and National Objective Use knowledge and experience to help determine method of program implementation and program design
• Draft and/or evaluate grantee Action Plan Amendments to ensure compliance with CDBG-DR regulations
• Develop policies and procedures that comply with all relevant regulations and the grantee’s Action Plan
• Support team strategic planning and growth by identifying and tracking disaster recovery trends and updates and identifying opportunities 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, and travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager