Deputy Assistant Director - Program and Process
Core
Oversees FEMA Public Assistance grant programs for disaster recovery (Storms Ida, Ophelia, Sandy) including project management, reimbursement claiming, compliance, and grant closeout for NYC agencies.
Role type
Senior IC program manager (grants & disaster recovery)
Builds
Disaster recovery projects funded by FEMA Public Assistance
Domain
Public sector / Disaster recovery / Grants management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FEMA Public Assistance Program expertise, Grants Manager (Grants Portal) proficiency, complex project management, financial analysis, budget planning/management, public policy analysis, grant closeout, risk identification, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Master's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or public policy, state grant management experience
Technologies
Grants Manager (Grants Portal), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain knowledge of active disaster recovery projects across City agencies; Interpret and communicate Federal, State, and City rules regarding FEMA compliance; Oversee a team tracking project progress and expenditures; Report on project status and risks to upper management and FEMA; Represent NYC in meetings with external partners like NY State and FEMA; Analyze task force procedures and recommend efficiency improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team supervision