Grants Manager – FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Why join us?  

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Grants Manager – FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance to join our Tampa, FL office.

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking multiple Grants Managers - FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance at various levels to join our Planning Team. Positions can be based out of anywhere in the US, primarily working remotely – though Florida state is the preferred location.

About Us:

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Junior Grants Manager – FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

The Junior Grants Manager is responsible for providing technical assistance for grant development and management, including reviewing Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) applications, identifying issues for escalation, conducting procurement and compliance verification, reviewing reimbursement requests and quarterly reports, and providing direct assistance to sub-recipients. The ideal candidate will be able to showcase their communication and organization skills.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Conduct project reviews.
• Provide technical assistance to sub-recipients in the completion of Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) applications.
• Support Grants Specialists with compilation of documents for grant funding reimbursement requests.
• Review and record all incoming grants/project-related requests to pass onto Grants Specialist.
• Enter appropriate grants information into the system of record.
• Ensure a high level of quality control and accuracy on grants-related documents.
• Prepare and conduct correspondence.
• Maintain and reconcile reporting documents.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Planning, Finance, Disaster Management, Economics, or related field (years of work experience may replace a college degree).
• Experience in FEMA or similar federal agency grant administration.
• Experience in administrative support roles.
• Experience in managing, organizing, and writing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional research skills.
• Proficient computer skills (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional).

Grants Manager – FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

The Grants Manager is responsible for providing grant development and management and will be able to apply their technical knowledge, project delivery and support skills in Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Conduct project reviews.
• Provide technical assistance to sub-recipients in the completion of Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) applications.
• Support Grants Specialists with compilation of documents for grant funding reimbursement requests.
• Review and record all incoming grants/project-related requests to pass onto Grants Specialist.
• Enter appropriate grants information into the system of record.
• Ensure a high level of quality control and accuracy on grants-related documents.
• Prepare and conduct correspondence.
• Maintain and reconcile reporting documents.
• Experience in developing or answering Requests for Information (RFI).
• Ability to review HMA application for technical and cost feasibility.
• Knowledge of FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) and Environmental and Historical Preservation (EHP) regulations.
• Understanding of HMA programmatic compliance.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Planning, Finance, Disaster Management, Economics or related field. This level may be achieved with three years' experience since Bachelor's or two years since Master's. Typical incumbent has 5-10 years' experience.
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of a wide variety of grants administration issues and problems.
• Experience addressing strategic issues in disaster recovery operations including issues that have political and programmatic elements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a changing work environment.
• Ability to work independently and/or on a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional research skills.
• Comfortable interacting with Clients and Client Stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat Professional).

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis: AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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