Disaster Recovery PA Project Manager - Los Angeles, CA Metro (US)

ICF Disaster Management Division seeks a Disaster Recovery Project Manager to join our team!  This position is open to candidates located in the Los Angeles, California Metro area.  This will be some work from home and some travel.  YOU WILL NEED to meet the MUST HAVE Requirements below to be considered as addressed on your resume.

Compensation: While the range below is broader, this position will offer a salary range in the 110 to 140K range, based upon % match to job description, location, etc., as determined by the hiring team.  Higher education and experience will not change this salary range.

The successful candidate will be charged with the execution of programs, anticipating and meeting client’s needs and strategically positioning the company’s resources and expertise to grow the business. The Project Manager will work with ICF senior and junior staff and subcontractors to deliver program management support to local governments, nonprofit and subrecipients across a state sized region.
 
The ideal candidate will be a proven Disaster Manager with a track record of superior execution and growth and will be responsible for ensuring that programs are positioned to optimize disaster grant resource allocation, build strong solutions to impacted areas, and provide strong risk management. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, stable, and high-performing team to facilitate change and help make a lasting difference.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead the development, coordination, and operation of various large, complex FEMA Public Assistance programs
•    Serve as the direct interface with state/local client agencies, including high-level elected and appointed officials, as well as senior program staff.
•    Lead coordination and control over execution of all program’s activities, schedule, budget and scope.
•    Lead all necessary high profile, program-wide public presentations and meetings, subrecipient meetings and government or non-government stakeholders’ meetings
•    Lead, coordinate and evaluate performance of all project staff
•    Monitor program performance status and establish necessary tools for control over programs results
•    Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines; and shall possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for the FEMA Public Assistance Program as well as other federal and state funding sources. 
•    Ensure all program participants, including subrecipients, vendors, and stakeholders are aware of any policy changes
•    Manage multiple subcontractors simultaneously.
•    Serve as the key project interface with ICF leadership, delivering updates on milestones/challenges, and using data-driven reporting and analysis to inform decisions.
 

Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required.  

MUST HAVE Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s Degree or higher education in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Program Management, or similar degree.
•    6+ years of experience leading major disaster grant monitoring process and recovery efforts.
•    3+ years of FEMA Public Assistance Grant Programs project management experience including program start-up through implementation and closeout.
•    5+ year experience managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.
•    Willingness and ability to travel as needed for project needs.
•    Must have a valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check. 

Preferred Skills/Experience: (These may set candidates apart)
•    Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
•    Demonstrated success in program execution, client relationships, and profitability.
•    Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results.
•    Experience with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them rebuild their economy and culture following significant disruptions, such as natural disasters.
•    Demonstrated ability to internally monitor all program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and be prepared for Federal audits of program activities.
•    Familiarity with emergency planning, mitigation planning and using grants management systems.
•    Ability to formulate strategies to create new, creative approaches and profitable solutions.

Professional Skills: (You bring these with you)
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking skills, and integrity and ethics.
•    Team player with the demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, motivate teaming partners/staff to ensure high levels of engagement, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software).
 

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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$97,699.00 - $166,088.00

Los Angeles, CA (CA80)