The ideal candidate for this position will have experience managing technical service contracts and administering grants related to FEMA Hazard Mitigation program implementation in Risk Analysis, Floodplain Management, Flood Insurance, or Hazard Mitigation Assistance.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will work as a member of FEMA's Region 3 Office, Mitigation Division, Risk Analysis Branch. Typical assignments include: Functions as a Risk Analysis Branch grants management and contract management subject matter expert.
Facilitates the process of grant awarding, post-award administration, monitoring, and close out; including supporting branch and division leadership regarding risks, opportunities, and interdependencies among Risk Analysis and other Mitigation grants and other Risk Analysis funding vehicles.
Manages task order procurement, pre-award and awarding actions, post-award technical monitoring, invoice processing, task order closeout, and other aspects of the contract procurement lifecycle in support of FEMA Risk Analysis data production, delivery, and outreach functions. Advises federal, state, local, and other partners and stakeholders regarding FEMA Risk Analysis programs, including data delivery, interpretation, and use in support of risk-informed decision-making.
Performs technical writing functions and as a spokesperson for Risk Analysis and coordinated FEMA Mitigation program areas, modulating content and delivery to meet the needs of internal and external audiences. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management.
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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kristen.wahlgren@associates.fema.dhs.gov
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $98630 – $152471/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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