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 experienced FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program Delivery Managers (PDMGs) to join our Recovery Cadre pipeline.

This role supports federal 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 involve remote 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 to state, local, tribal, territorial governments, and private nonprofit organizations recovering from disaster events.

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

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

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

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

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

• Assist applicants in understanding FEMA policy, guidance, and documentation requirements.

• Track project progress and ensure documentation supports cost eligibility and compliance.

• Support additional disaster recovery program activities as required.

Qualifications

Required

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

• Experience supporting FEMA 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

• Strong analytical and documentation review skills.

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

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

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

• Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance policy, guidance, and grant processes.

• Experience with damage assessments, recovery documentation, and reimbursement processes.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

  • Pivot tables

  • VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP

  • Financial data reconciliation

• Experience supporting federal 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 in fast-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 include travel reimbursement and per diem depending on project requirements.

Why Join All Hands Consulting

Joining All Hands Consulting’s Recovery 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.