Project Specialist – HMGP

YA Group

. Provide administrative and programmatic support through all stages of federal and state grant program lifecycles, from pre-award review through project implementation, progress monitoring, and award closeout.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing federal and state grant programs, including project lifecycle support, regulatory compliance, and financial data analysis. Proficient in stakeholder communication and relationship building to ensure successful project implementation and funding.

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Grant Program ManagementRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Data AnalysisStakeholder CommunicationProject Lifecycle Support

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget TrackingData AnalysisApplication ReviewQuality Reporting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft Office 365Power Apps

Industry Keywords

FEMAARPASLFRFIIJAHazard Mitigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative and programmatic support through all stages of federal and state grant program lifecycles, from pre-award review through project implementation, progress monitoring, and award closeout.
Oversee mitigation projects and coordinate with counties, cities, states, federal agencies, applicants, and other entities.
Review project applications, ensure proper procedures, answer questions, and submit completed recovery project applications to FEMA for funding.
Draft project agreements, review requested modifications, and update agreements through execution.
Monitor active projects, review quality reports, process payments, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial and grant data.
Assist with federal and client-specific reporting requirements.
Track and monitor budgets and communicate results to project and client management.
Research and maintain fluency in regulations for FEMA, ARPA, SLFRF, IIJA, and other federal funding programs.
Build trusted advisor relationships with clients, project management, state agencies, sub-recipients, and internal subject matter experts.
Visit property sites, explain funding opportunities and program details, encourage participation, and assist with applications.
Support client performance management of FEMA funds by assessing portfolios, anticipating challenges, and providing recommendations.
Oversee final project inspections and closeout processes for completed recovery projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, Hazard Mitigation, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Water/Conservation Management, Environmental Science, Emergency Management, Economics, or a related field required.
3 years' work experience required.
Located in FL or Southern GA preferred.
Sales or account management experience considered a plus.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Apps (BI, Query, Automate).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Up to 50% travel required depending on program assignment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-focused culture
Strong commitment to work-life balance
100% Remote work
Paid Time Off
Paid family care/sick leave
Parental leave
Comprehensive benefits
401k w/match