Managing Consultant - Disaster Recovery

Guidehouse•Tallahassee, FL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and manage disaster recovery and resilience engagements for state, local, and territorial (SLT) clients, with a focus on CDBG-DR, FEMA Public Assistance (PA), and other federal recovery programs. Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of federally funded grant programs, ensuring compliance with HUD, FEMA, and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Manage client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to senior government officials on disaster recovery strategy, funding utilization, and program delivery. Direct the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliant and efficient grants management. Lead grant lifecycle activities, including application intake, eligibility review, environmental and historical compliance, duplication of benefits (DOB) analysis, and closeout. Provide oversight of FEMA PA project formulation, cost recovery strategies, and documentation compliance. Manage and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, staff development, and effective project execution. Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and solution design for disaster recovery and resilience opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics, technology solutions, and process improvements into recovery programs. Monitor regulatory changes and emerging trends in federal disaster funding to advise clients proactively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5+ (FIVE) years of experience in disaster recovery, emergency management, or federal grants management
Demonstrated experience with CDBG-DR and/or FEMA Public Assistance (PA) programs
Strong knowledge of federal grants regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and agency-specific requirements (HUD, FEMA)
Experience managing projects and teams, including budgeting, staffing, and timeline oversight
Ability to work directly with government clients and senior stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on risk management, compliance strategy, and program optimization
Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements
No sponsorship is available for this position

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting large-scale disaster recovery programs (e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods etc.)
Experience with CDBG-DR/MIT, FEMA PA, Hazard Mitigation (HMGP), or BRIC programs
Familiarity with grant management systems (e.g., DRGR, FEMA Grants Portal)
Experience with duplication of benefits (DOB), environmental review (NEPA), and mitigation planning
Background in process improvement, data analytics, or technology-enabled grants management solutions
Prior consulting experience or experience working in a client-facing, advisory role

Responsibilities

Lead and manage disaster recovery and resilience engagements for state, local, and territorial (SLT) clients, with a focus on CDBG-DR, FEMA Public Assistance (PA), and other federal recovery programs
Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of federally funded grant programs, ensuring compliance with HUD, FEMA, and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Manage client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to senior government officials on disaster recovery strategy, funding utilization, and program delivery
Direct the development of policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliant and efficient grants management
Lead grant lifecycle activities, including application intake, eligibility review, environmental and historical compliance, duplication of benefits (DOB) analysis, and closeout
Provide oversight of FEMA PA project formulation, cost recovery strategies, and documentation compliance
Manage and mentor teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, staff development, and effective project execution
Support business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and solution design for disaster recovery and resilience opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics, technology solutions, and process improvements into recovery programs
Monitor regulatory changes and emerging trends in federal disaster funding to advise clients proactively

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend