Public Assistance Director

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $141.9k - $204.2k / year

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Michael Baker International

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Defense • Logistics

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, specializing in design, planning, architecture, environmental management, construction, and program management. The company serves U. S. federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as foreign allied governments and various commercial clients. With more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations, Michael Baker fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration to address challenges faced by clients and communities nationwide.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for FEMA Public Assistance programs and disaster recovery engagements • Serve as a senior technical advisor to SLTT clients on Public Assistance program requirements, policies, procedures, and recovery strategies • Lead and manage PA project teams, including managers, technical specialists, grant management professionals, and other project personnel • Establish project priorities, staffing requirements, performance expectations, and delivery standards • Provide guidance on complex PA eligibility, documentation, procurement, cost reasonableness, insurance, environmental and historic preservation, and compliance matters • Oversee development and review of Public Assistance projects, supporting documentation, reimbursement requests, and grant management activities • Support clients throughout the FEMA PA lifecycle, including damage identification, project formulation, obligation, reimbursement, closeout, appeals, and audits • Identify programmatic risks and develop strategies to address issues affecting eligibility, funding, compliance, schedules, or recovery objectives • Coordinate with FEMA, state emergency management agencies, local governments, tribal and territorial entities, and other stakeholders • Develop and maintain relationships with senior client leadership and government officials • Monitor project performance, staffing, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and contractual requirements • Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project managers and technical staff • Ensure project teams maintain appropriate documentation, quality standards, and compliance with federal, state, and client requirements • Participate in client meetings, executive briefings, recovery strategy sessions, and other senior-level engagements • Support development of scopes of work, staffing plans, technical approaches, proposals, and other materials associated with PA opportunities • Assist organizational leadership in identifying emerging client needs and opportunities to expand disaster recovery support services • Travel to client and disaster-affected locations as required • Support workforce planning, recruiting, mobilization, and talent development efforts • Oversee multidisciplinary project teams supporting disaster recovery operations • Perform other duties consistent with senior program leadership responsibilities

🎯 Requirements

• Ten (10)+ years of progressively responsible experience directly supporting, administering, or leading FEMA Public Assistance programs • Ten (10)+ years of management and leadership experience, including direct supervision of professional staff and project teams • Significant experience managing complex disaster recovery projects and programs • Experience developing and defending eligibility and funding positions with FEMA • Demonstrated experience advising SLTT leadership and working directly with FEMA • Proven ability to resolve complex programmatic issues and lead large-scale disaster recovery operations • Experience working with senior government officials, FEMA representatives, and disaster recovery stakeholders • Extensive knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance programs and disaster recovery operations • Expert knowledge of FEMA PA policy and regulations, PAPPG, eligibility, project formulation, procurement requirements, insurance review, EHP, appeals, audits, closeout, and compliance requirements • Strong understanding of the disaster recovery lifecycle and challenges facing SLTT governments following federally declared disasters • Demonstrated ability to lead large or complex programs and multidisciplinary teams • Strong leadership, staff development, mentoring, and people-management skills • Ability to provide strategic guidance and translate complex federal requirements into practical recommendations for clients • Strong executive-level verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials, clients, FEMA representatives, and stakeholders • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Strong technical writing, documentation, and reporting skills • Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively address complex or sensitive client and program issues • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% to 50%, depending on project and client needs • Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and disaster response and recovery requirements • Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred • Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree • PMP certification preferred • Additional certifications in emergency management, grants management, project management, disaster recovery, or related disciplines are a plus • Valid driver's license may be required based on travel requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance • 401k Retirement Plan • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability • Professional and personal development • Generous paid time off • Commuter and wellness benefits