Public Assistance (PA) Program Delivery Manager - Recovery Cadre

Public Assistance (PA) Program Delivery Manager – Recovery Cadre

Position vacancies and opportunities contingent upon contract awards; onsite work location determined by contractual needs.

About All Hands Consulting

All Hands Consulting (AHC) is a specialized emergency management and resilience consulting firm helping organizations strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. Our team works with government agencies, utilities, healthcare systems, and private sector organizations to support disaster planning, operational response, recovery program implementation, and resilience initiatives.

AHC provides subject matter expertise across the full disaster lifecycle—from preparedness and response operations to disaster recovery and program management. Our consultants support communities and organizations navigating complex incidents and recovery operations while ensuring compliance with federal recovery programs and policies.

Position Overview

All Hands Consulting is seeking experiencedFEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program Delivery Managers (PDMGs) to join ourRecovery Cadre pipeline.

This role supportsfederal disaster recovery operations, helping state, local, tribal, and territorial governments as well as eligible private nonprofit organizations navigate the FEMA Public Assistance Program following disaster events.

This posting is for our Recovery Cadre roster and is not an immediate hire. Qualified candidates will be added to our internal deployment pipeline and considered for future FEMA recovery missions and client engagements that align with their experience and availability.

Depending on the assignment, this role may involveremote support, intermittent travel, or extended disaster recovery deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery Managers support clients throughout the FEMA Public Assistance recovery process, including:

• Provide technical support tostate, local, tribal, territorial governments, and private nonprofit organizations recovering from disaster events.

• Guide applicants through theFEMA Public Assistance Program lifecycle, including eligibility, documentation, and compliance requirements.

• Assist clients with collecting and organizingdamage documentation, cost records, and facility information required for FEMA reimbursement.

• Review and analyzefinancial records, maintenance documentation, and damage assessments to support funding eligibility.

• Support development and formulation ofFEMA Public Assistance Project Worksheets (PWs).

• Coordinate with FEMA representatives, applicants, and recovery partners to advance projects through the recovery process.

• Assist applicants in understandingFEMA policy, guidance, and documentation requirements.

• Track project progress and ensure documentation supportscost eligibility and compliance.

• Support additionaldisaster recovery program activities as required.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of professional experience in emergency management, disaster recovery, public sector consulting, or related fields.

• Experience supportingFEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program activities or similar disaster recovery programs preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as:

  • Emergency Management

  • Public Administration

  • Public Policy

  • Business Administration

  • Economics

  • Political Science

• Stronganalytical and documentation review skills.

• Ability to work effectively withgovernment clients and multi-agency partners.

• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Direct experience supportingFEMA Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) functions.

• Familiarity withFEMA Public Assistance policy, guidance, and grant processes.

• Experience withdamage assessments, recovery documentation, and reimbursement processes.

• AdvancedMicrosoft Excel skills, including:

  • Pivot tables

  • VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP

  • Financial data reconciliation

• Experience supportingfederal disaster recovery operations or consulting engagements.

Work Environment and Deployment Expectations

Assignments may include:

• Remote recovery program support

• Travel to client locations

• Long-term disaster recovery deployments supporting federal or state recovery operations

Candidates should be comfortable working infast-paced disaster recovery environments and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Compensation

Compensation will vary depending on:

• Experience and qualifications

• FEMA recovery program experience

• Role responsibilities and project scope

• Travel or deployment requirements

Deployment assignments may includetravel reimbursement and per diem depending on project requirements.

Why Join All Hands Consulting

Joining All Hands Consulting’sRecovery Cadre provides the opportunity to support communities recovering from disasters while working alongside experienced emergency management and recovery professionals.

Our team contributes to recovery efforts that help communities rebuild infrastructure, restore services, and strengthen long-term resilience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All Hands Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.