Government and Public Sector Advisory Director

CohnReznick• , VA

8h•Remote

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Advisory Director to join the team in our Government and Public Sector team. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. YOUR TEAM. CohnReznick's Government and Public Sector Advisory practice is looking for emergency management and disaster recovery leaders who thrive in complex, high-stakes environments—building recovery programs, strengthening readiness, and helping communities navigate response and long-term recovery. Our practice partners with leaders across government and the public sector to strengthen program design and delivery, improve operational readiness, and support disaster recovery and resilience efforts—from strategy through execution. Our group is highly experienced and specially trained in the operations, processes, regulations, and reporting requirements of public entities. We are passionate about helping our government and public sector clients overcome challenges and build stronger communities and we have positions available for driven professionals who share our passion to make a difference. Join us for an opportunity to be a part of something greater. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer. YOUR ROLE. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Lead and manage advisory engagements for government and public sector clients Develop and implement strategic solutions several industries, including, emergency management and disaster recovery. Provide expert guidance on federal grants and compliance, with a strong emphasis on 2 CFR 200. Engage in business development activities to identify and secure new clients. Develop meaningful relationships with prospective clients and provide solutions for challenges related to state or federally-funded programs. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and retention. Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in government and public sector advisory. YOUR EXPERIENCE. The successful candidate will have: Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in government or public sector advisory, consulting, or a related field. Proven track record of leading and managing complex advisory engagements Demonstrated experience leading business development and capture efforts, including opportunity identification, pipeline growth, and end‑to‑end pursuit strategy. Strong understanding of federal grants and compliance, particularly Strong understanding of federal grants and compliance, particularly 2 CFR 200. Hands-on expertise with FEMA Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), Hazard Mitigation (HM), and/or Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) programs across multiple Presidentially declared disasters Proven ability to develop operational guidance, monitoring plans, and standardized procedures; provide technical assistance to recipients, subrecipients and stakeholders to improve Leadership experience managing large-scale portfolios (e.g., Programs exceeding $1B) and supervising multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced disaster operations Experience delivering briefings, trainings, and webinars on program eligibility, documentation requirements, and disaster recovery guidance for state agencies and local jurisdictions nationwide A team player with a positive attitude & strong client focus Desire to solve problems and provide solutions Ability to interpret and apply business requirements Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally Record of developing and maintain outstanding client relationships Must be organized and be able to handle multiple tasks Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) Strong critical thinking abilities Ability to travel as needed Previous federal, state agency or large metropolitan municipalities experience is required; experience working with FEMA Programs is strongly preferred Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Emergency Manager, (CEM) or State Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred. In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards. Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles. "CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in government or public sector advisory, consulting, or a related field.
Proven track record of leading and managing complex advisory engagements
Demonstrated experience leading business development and capture efforts, including opportunity identification, pipeline growth, and end‑to‑end pursuit strategy.
Strong understanding of federal grants and compliance, particularly Strong understanding of federal grants and compliance, particularly 2 CFR 200.
Hands-on expertise with FEMA Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), Hazard Mitigation (HM), and/or Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) programs across multiple Presidentially declared disasters
Proven ability to develop operational guidance, monitoring plans, and standardized procedures; provide technical assistance to recipients, subrecipients and stakeholders to improve
Leadership experience managing large-scale portfolios (e.g., Programs exceeding $1B) and supervising multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced disaster operations
Experience delivering briefings, trainings, and webinars on program eligibility, documentation requirements, and disaster recovery guidance for state agencies and local jurisdictions nationwide
A team player with a positive attitude & strong client focus
Desire to solve problems and provide solutions
Ability to interpret and apply business requirements
Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally
Record of developing and maintain outstanding client relationships
Must be organized and be able to handle multiple tasks
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
Strong critical thinking abilities
Ability to travel as needed
Previous federal, state agency or large metropolitan municipalities experience is required

Nice To Haves

experience working with FEMA Programs is strongly preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Emergency Manager, (CEM) or State Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage advisory engagements for government and public sector clients
Develop and implement strategic solutions several industries, including, emergency management and disaster recovery.
Provide expert guidance on federal grants and compliance, with a strong emphasis on 2 CFR 200.
Engage in business development activities to identify and secure new clients.
Develop meaningful relationships with prospective clients and provide solutions for challenges related to state or federally-funded programs.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in government and public sector advisory.