CDM Smith is seeking to enhance our team to primarily support FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Technical Assistance Program (HMTAP), Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program (HMA), and the potential to support other related contracts with the U.S. This opportunity is slated for a mid-career professional who is ready to take on increasing responsibilities under the mentorship of more senior staff, and who is also willing to support and guide other staff in the execution of project tasks. Projects include providing technical assistance to FEMA grant programs, policy, and guidance development support, applied research, and environmental compliance activities with both FEMA Headquarters and Regions. Projects are located throughout the U.S. and its territories. This is a Hybrid-office/remote position with some travel as needed.



Responsibilities:

Providing technical and/or programmatic support to the HMTAP programs nationwide.

Supporting Project Managers in the execution of projects to successfully meet required scope, schedule, and budget.

Leading discrete / major task within projects.

Providing direct support to clients and program stakeholders.

Serving as a technical and/or programmatic resource for other staff in the development of quality deliverables.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a FEMA Badge, which includes a background investigation for a Public Trust position.

With general direction, performs basic to highly complex consulting analyses (e.g., operations improvement, Human Resources, organizational design, etc.) to support client business needs. Coordinates the collection of client, industry relevant, and other related market data to support consulting analyses. Ensures accuracy of entered data and consults primary sources to clarify any issues or discrepancies, as necessary. Escalates issues as necessary. With general direction, prepares basic to highly complex sections of management consulting reports. Creates basic recommendations for improvements to client programs. With general direction, contacts clients to collect or review initial datasets. Organizes and participates in project review sessions. Meet with clients to discuss recommendations and implementation plans, as appropriate. Provides project status updates to clients, as required. May perform task leadership activities. Performs other duties as required. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future organizational needs.