Recovery Programs Director

• Eight (8+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting, administering, or leading federally funded disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, infrastructure, emergency management, or grants programs.

• Eight (8)+ years of management and leadership experience, including direct supervision or matrix leadership of professional and technical teams.

• Demonstrated experience with FEMA PA and at least one of the following: HMGP, Section 406 mitigation, Section 428 Alternative Procedures, hazard mitigation planning, or federal grant compliance.

• Experience managing complex, multi-project portfolios and client-facing engagements involving schedules, budgets, staffing, deliverables, quality, and contractual requirements.

• Experience developing or defending eligibility, scope, cost, documentation, compliance, reimbursement, or funding positions with governmental or federal stakeholders.

• Experience supporting audit readiness, monitoring, closeout, corrective actions, or resolution of complex programmatic issues.

• Puerto Rico recovery experience and experience working with recipients and subrecipients are strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, architecture, planning, emergency management, public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, construction management, environmental science, or a related field. A relevant master’s degree may be considered in lieu of the required experience in accordance with company policy.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of FEMA PA policy, the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, HMGP or HMA requirements, Section 406 mitigation, Section 428 Alternative Procedures, and applicable federal cost principles.

• Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, procurement, cost reasonableness, insurance, EHP/NEPA, documentation retention, audits, appeals, reimbursements, and grant closeout.

• Ability to lead portfolio-level delivery, prioritize high-risk or high-value projects, and align work to the applicable disaster declaration, policy version, and funding pathway.

• Ability to establish governance, project controls, dashboards, KPIs, issue logs, risk registers, QA/QC processes, and executive reporting.

• Strong executive-level communication, facilitation, negotiation, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated judgment in complex or sensitive client matters and the ability to escalate issues with clear options and recommendations.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adjust staffing and work plans as needs evolve.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and experience using grants management, project tracking, reporting, or data visualization systems.

• Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred for Puerto Rico-based assignments and may be required when interacting directly with subrecipients.

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% to 50%.

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional, Certified Emergency Manager, Certified Floodplain Manager, grants management, Lean Six Sigma, or comparable certification preferred.

• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Licensed Professional Planner credential preferred.

• Valid driver’s license may be required based on travel and field responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position is generally performed in a professional office, hybrid, or client-site environment and requires regular communication, extended computer use, close visual attention, participation in virtual and in-person meetings, and occasional travel or field activity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.