Senior Consultant – Government Services, FEMA

EisnerAmper

. Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200 .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FEMA disaster programs and compliance, with strong financial management capabilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver timely client solutions in a consulting environment.

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FEMA Disaster ProgramsFinancial ManagementCompliance AssessmentProposal DevelopmentMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Disaster Recovery ProgramsCost TrackingAudit ReadinessProgram ImplementationAdministrative Gap Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointAI SystemsClaudeCopilotChatGPT

Industry Keywords

FEMA Regulations2 CFR 200Public PolicyPublic AdministrationEmergency Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200
Assess audit readiness, compliance, and administrative gaps
Support clients in expediting complex closeout of multiple open disasters
Support client financial management and accounting functions, including time and cost unit operations, cost tracking, and reconciliation
Help determine methods of program implementation
Ensure timely and accurate development of client deliverables
Participate in business development activities, conferences, requests for proposals, funding opportunity identification and review, and proposal development and submission
Occasionally work extended hours or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations
Provide advisory services to governmental clients through EisnerAmper’s Government Sector Services team

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of previous experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds
Knowledge of and experience with FEMA disaster programs, related statutes, regulations, policies and processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or an approved related field
Experience working in a consulting capacity, preferably in a professional services environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
Strong communication and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot and ChatGPT

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work with diverse governmental clients and complex federally funded programs
May travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations
Merit-based employer
Application accommodations available