FEMA Program Management - CDM Smith
New York City, NY
About the Job
Why CDM Smith?
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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking to enhance our team to primarily support FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program (HMTAP), Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program (HMA), and the potential to support other related contracts with the U.S. This opportunity is slated for a mid-career professional who is ready to take on increasing responsibilities under the mentorship of more senior staff, and who is also willing to support and guide other staff in the execution of project tasks. Projects include providing technical assistance to FEMA grant programs, policy, and guidance development support, applied research, and environmental compliance activities with both FEMA Headquarters and Regions. Projects are located throughout the U.S. and its territories. This is a Hybrid-office/remote position with some travel as needed.
Responsibilities:
Providing technical and/or programmatic support to the HMTAP programs nationwide.
Supporting Project Managers in the execution of projects to successfully meet required scope, schedule, and budget.
Leading discrete / major task within projects.
Providing direct support to clients and program stakeholders.
Serving as a technical and/or programmatic resource for other staff in the development of quality deliverables.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
With general direction, performs basic to highly complex consulting analyses (e.g., operations improvement, Human Resources, organizational design, etc.) to support client business needs. Coordinates the collection of client, industry relevant, and other related market data to support consulting analyses. Ensures accuracy of entered data and consults primary sources to clarify any issues or discrepancies, as necessary. Escalates issues as necessary. With general direction, prepares basic to highly complex sections of management consulting reports. Creates basic recommendations for improvements to client programs. With general direction, contacts clients to collect or review initial datasets. Organizes and participates in project review sessions. Meet with clients to discuss recommendations and implementation plans, as appropriate. Provides project status updates to clients, as required. May perform task leadership activities. Performs other duties as required. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future organizational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 7 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here!
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking to enhance our team to primarily support FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program (HMTAP), Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program (HMA), and the potential to support other related contracts with the U.S. This opportunity is slated for a mid-career professional who is ready to take on increasing responsibilities under the mentorship of more senior staff, and who is also willing to support and guide other staff in the execution of project tasks. Projects include providing technical assistance to FEMA grant programs, policy, and guidance development support, applied research, and environmental compliance activities with both FEMA Headquarters and Regions. Projects are located throughout the U.S. and its territories. This is a Hybrid-office/remote position with some travel as needed.
Responsibilities:
Providing technical and/or programmatic support to the HMTAP programs nationwide.
Supporting Project Managers in the execution of projects to successfully meet required scope, schedule, and budget.
Leading discrete / major task within projects.
Providing direct support to clients and program stakeholders.
Serving as a technical and/or programmatic resource for other staff in the development of quality deliverables.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.
With general direction, performs basic to highly complex consulting analyses (e.g., operations improvement, Human Resources, organizational design, etc.) to support client business needs. Coordinates the collection of client, industry relevant, and other related market data to support consulting analyses. Ensures accuracy of entered data and consults primary sources to clarify any issues or discrepancies, as necessary. Escalates issues as necessary. With general direction, prepares basic to highly complex sections of management consulting reports. Creates basic recommendations for improvements to client programs. With general direction, contacts clients to collect or review initial datasets. Organizes and participates in project review sessions. Meet with clients to discuss recommendations and implementation plans, as appropriate. Provides project status updates to clients, as required. May perform task leadership activities. Performs other duties as required. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future organizational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 7 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
- The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
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