Government Services Manager Consultant- FEMA

EisnerAmper’s Government Services Practice is looking for a Manager with deep expertise in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initiatives—Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities programs—and a track record of supporting complex compliance- or finance-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team members, set expectations, provide career coaching, and complete annual performance evaluations.
• Assess client needs, define engagement scope, manage work plans, and oversee quality control of deliverables.
• Help clients maintain compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200, including audit readiness and gap assessments.
• Support expedited closeout of multiple open disasters.
• Assist with financial management and accounting functions: time/cost unit operations, cost tracking, and reconciliation.
• Determine optimal program implementation methods based on experience.
• Identify and track disaster-recovery trends, spot opportunities for new or expanded services, and contribute to team strategic planning.
• Engage in business development: attend conferences, develop thought leadership, respond to RFPs, and review funding opportunities.
• Identify recovery-related assistance gaps and recommend resource-leveraging strategies to increase program impact.
• Occasional extended hours, travel to firm offices, or client locations may be required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience administering FEMA funds in state and/or local disaster recovery programs, including 3+ years in a management or supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of FEMA disaster programs, statutes, regulations, policies, and compliance/financial management functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting and business development experience.
• Certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Project management experience: budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT.

About the Government Services Practice

EisnerAmper delivers assurance, advisory, and outsourcing services to hundreds of governmental clients—federal, state, local, county/parish entities, municipalities, public retirement systems, school boards, and districts. Our professionals understand diverse funding sources, operational challenges, and evolving regulatory requirements, including GASB pronouncements and federal grant administration.

We help clients navigate compliance, streamline operations, and maximize resources for large programs funded by federal relief (ARPA, CARES, FEMA PA/IA, HUD-CDBG/CDSG) and federally funded infrastructure, housing, and energy initiatives (IIJA, IRA, EPA).

With approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees worldwide, EisnerAmper serves enterprises ranging from financial institutions, PE firms, and start-ups to global public companies, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurial ventures across industries.

Preferred location: Miami.