Director, Grants Management

Job Summary

KPMG is seeking a Director, Grants Management to join their Advisory Services practice. The ideal candidate will provide technical advisory services for disaster recovery relief programs, develop and implement strategies to maximize federal and state disaster assistance, lead business development efforts, and contribute to KPMG's thought leadership.

About the Role

The Director, Grants Management will play a critical role in providing technical advisory services for disaster recovery relief programs. This includes program design, management, ensuring regulatory compliance, maximizing funding, and expediting rebuilding while maintaining program integrity. They will also develop and implement strategies to maximize federal and state disaster assistance, offer expert programmatic and policy advice on federal disaster relief programs, and craft long-term recovery plans including cost of reconstruction and relocation, and/or mitigation strategies. Additionally, they will lead and participate in business development efforts for primary clients within disaster locations, oversee team operations, and plan, assign tasks, and guide recruiting and retention efforts to grow the practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory services for disaster recovery relief programs, including program design, management, ensuring regulatory compliance, maximizing funding, and expediting rebuilding while maintaining program integrity
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize federal and state disaster assistance, offering expert programmatic and policy advice on federal disaster relief programs, and crafting long-term recovery plans including cost of reconstruction and relocation, and/or mitigation strategies
• Design and deliver presentations and reports with strong written communication skills, offering meaningful recommendations to clients
• Contribute to KPMG's thought leadership through industry and regulatory publications, writing professional articles, and speaking on current compliance issues at external seminars
• Lead and participate in business development efforts for primary clients within disaster locations, while overseeing team operations by planning, assigning tasks, and guiding recruiting and retention efforts to grow the practice

Requirements

• Minimum eight years of recent and applicable experience in a compliance or program design/management related role, working with state and federal disaster aid programs/agencies such as Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Development Block Grant; Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
• Preferred certifications such as CEM, CFE, CGM, PMP
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; current and thorough knowledge of federal laws, rules and regulations associated with federal and state disaster aid programs
• Extensive experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects, with an active role in executing engagements
• Strong client service and management skills, with a proven track record in driving business development efforts within an advisory environment
• Demonstrated history of successful client service and business development, showcasing the ability to build lasting professional relationships
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior executives

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Skills

• Strong client service and management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Leadership and team management experience
• Expertise in federal and state disaster aid programs

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• World-class training facility
• Leading market tools

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.