FEMA- Grants Consultant

Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.    

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.   

Are you ready to: 

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?  
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?  
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?   
• Be the difference and make it happen? 

Role Summary 

MetaPhase Consulting is seeking a consultant with 3+ years’ work experience (with at least 1 years of government consulting experience) to provide programmatic support to our FEMA clients in the Grant Programs Directorate.  

Our work for FEMA includes direct support to our clients focused on the administration of preparedness grants as well as the services necessary to execute comprehensive grant program management. MetaPhase Consulting is part of an integrated team which supports the strategic and tactical objectives of the Grant Programs Directorate.   

Preparedness grants help develop and sustain capabilities at the state and local, tribal, and territorial levels and in our nation’s highest-risk transit systems, ports and along our borders to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate terrorism and other high-consequence disasters and emergencies.  

The successful candidate for this exciting work will collaborate with a team to complete a wide variety of tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager, performing duties as a Task/Team Lead as required. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

What You Will Be Doing

• Work with grant programs on developing program performance review information. 
• Define project workflows, manage resources, prioritize responsibilities and tasks in order to deliver quality and timely results. 
• Proactively engage with clients to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and manage expectations. 
• Direct, coordinate, and oversee work of team members and subcontractors. 
• Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables. 
• Develop communication and training materials, user manuals, and user guides. 
• Facilitate organizational knowledge management operations; update and maintain organizational SharePoint pages; and support the records and information management workstream. 
• Create, review/proofread content and format documentation and reports in accordance with client writing style. 
• Maintain a complete understanding of all applicable program policies, requirements, procedures, guidelines; and possess knowledge of regulatory and statutory compliance requirements for FEMA and similar programs/projects. 

What We Need From You (Required)

• 3+ years of relevant work experience; with at least 1 years of government consulting experience
• Familiarity with logic model and performance evaluation methodologies.
• client engagement skills, comfortable communicating with all levels of client management and ability to manage the client relationship and expectations.  
• Experience with developing professional briefing materials using suite of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio). 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with technical writing and editing a plus. 
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently; self-motivate and drive and own tasks. 

Bonus Points (Desired) 

• Knowledge of national doctrine, policy, and procedures guiding emergency management programs. 
• Experience working with federal grant programs at the Federal, state, or local level. 
• Experience supporting emergency management programs at the Federal, state, or local level. 
• Experience with interagency coordination, stakeholder outreach and communication at the Federal, state, or local level. 

Work Location 

Washington, DC (hybrid)  

Travel 

No travel is required 

Education Level 

Bachelor’s Degree  

Clearance Level 

None; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS);Must be able to receive FEMA Public Trust