FEMA Public Disaster Assistance Program Financial Analyst, Accountant, CPA

Jacobs Engineering Group - Lawrence, KS

Full-time

Lawrence, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are excited to announce that CCPRS has won the next 5-year contract for Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractors - PA TAC V in the West Zone! This zone encompasses a wide range of states and territories including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. If you are looking to join a company that is committed to your success, we invite you to invest your technical expertise with us and support FEMA in various capacities. Through CCPRS, Jacobs is seeking individuals to provide technical assistance support for FEMA disaster-related operations across the United States. FEMA utilizes the PA TAC nationally to fill financial services roles such as Financial Analyst, Accountant, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). These roles are crucial in assisting state and local municipalities and public entities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance funding aimed at repairing infrastructure and facilities that have been damaged by disasters, including roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, water treatment facilities, and parks. As part of the FEMA program, you will be relied upon to support our technical professionals and assist in various phases of the Public Assistance grant delivery process, from applicant assignment to exit briefing. This includes the development of technical documents, cost estimating, and providing disaster recovery and management services. You will play a key role in assisting project managers or engineers with significant segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks, and you will provide reporting and management assistance to enhance the overall efficiency of disaster operations. Your expertise and attention to detail will be essential in ensuring compliance with FEMA's Public Assistance policies and procedures. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, able to clear a Department of Homeland Security background check for a security clearance level of "Public Trust," and be open to working 8-12 hours per day for 5-6 days a week. You may be required to deploy to the field in remote disaster conditions, with most responsibilities conducted in a FEMA office. Given the unpredictable nature of this work, you must be able to mobilize within 24-48 hours if needed, commit to a minimum of 90 days on disaster deployment, and be flexible for contingent project work. Please note that this is an hourly paid position and is non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance support for FEMA disaster-related operations throughout the U.S.
• Assist state and local municipalities in developing grant applications for Federal Public Assistance funding.
• Support technical professionals in various phases of the Public Assistance grant delivery process.
• Develop technical documents and perform cost estimating for disaster recovery services.
• Assist project managers or engineers in major segments of moderate to complex projects or tasks.
• Provide reporting and management assistance to enhance the efficiency of disaster operations.
• Ensure compliance with FEMA Public Assistance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of expertise.
• 5 plus years of relevant experience in the field of expertise and/or disaster relief.
• For CPA role, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass an FBI background check.
• Must have a clean driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Ability to mobilize within 24-48 hours and commit to a minimum 90-day assignment in remote locations.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods on varying terrain.
• Flexibility to work in different locations as needed by FEMA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and computer proficiency.

Nice-to-haves

• 10 plus years of relevant experience in the field of expertise and/or disaster relief.
• Significant focus and experience in providing excellent customer service and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both writing and verbal.
• Prior experience in the PA Program or Long-Term Community Recovery Program Specialist.
• Trainings completed in Program Delivery Manager training, Public Assistance Operations I (PA Ops I), Public Assistance Operations II (PA Ops II), Project Worksheet (PW) Development, Cost Estimating Format (CEF), and/or 406 Hazard Mitigation.