FEMA Public Assistance & Disaster Recovery Consultant

Location: Carmel Indiana
Work Arrangement: Not specifically stated in the RFP; project-based support with availability as required by the City
Contract: Initial 1-year term with optional one-year extensions.

The City of Carmel is seeking an experienced FEMA Public Assistance & Disaster Recovery Consultant to support disaster recovery operations FEMA grant administration Project Worksheets reimbursement regulatory compliance audits appeals and grant closeout.

Manage and provide advisory support for the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program.

Prepare and manage FEMA Project Worksheets cost categorization eligibility documentation and reimbursement requests.

Support grant applications administration financial controls management costs and grant closeout.

Ensure compliance with FEMA requirements 2 CFR Part 200 State of Indiana requirements and applicable regulations.

Track FEMA-eligible costs and Category Z management costs including labor expenses invoices and supporting documentation.

Assist with FEMA and State deadlines correspondence final inspections audits and documentation.

Provide procurement compliance advice and develop compliant procurement strategies.

Support FEMA appeals arbitration and dispute resolution.

Assist with hazard mitigation proposals alternate/improved projects and long-term disaster recovery planning.

Coordinate recovery funding involving FEMA IDHA IOCRA HUD insurance and other funding programs.

Support data management systems integration reporting and as-needed construction management advisory services.

Minimum 5 years of continuous experience providing FEMA Public Assistance grant-management consulting services to municipal or local government clients.

Experience with Project Worksheet formulation cost categorization eligibility determinations appeals audits final inspections and grant closeout.

Experience recovering and documenting Category Z management costs.

Strong knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and Appendix II procurement requirements.

Experience coordinating multiple federal/state disaster-recovery funding programs.

Project Manager with direct experience managing FEMA PA engagements for municipal clients.

Experience in grants financial administration procurement compliance and FEMA appeals strategy.

Active registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the firm level as required by the RFP.

Municipal or local-government FEMA Public Assistance experience.

Experience with FEMA IDHA IOCRA and HUD funding programs.

Experience with disaster recovery planning hazard mitigation and funding maximization.

Indiana or Midwest municipal disaster-recovery experience is preferred for comparable project references.

An experienced FEMA Public Assistance and Disaster Recovery professional with expertise in grant management Project Worksheets Category Z costs FEMA reimbursement procurement compliance audits appeals and municipal disaster recovery.

Required Skills:

FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Disaster Recovery FEMA Grant Management Project Worksheets Category Z Management Costs 2 CFR Part 200 Grant Administration FEMA Reimbursement Procurement Compliance Appeals & Audits Grant Closeout Hazard Mitigation