Senior Consultant- CDBG-DR

Job Overview

Senior Consultant – CDBG-DR in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and a proven track record of supporting complex programs in a compliance or policy-related role.

Location: Remote or Hybrid (near one of our local offices). Preferred Location: Raleigh.

Key Responsibilities

• Support CDBG-DR consulting engagements, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Help clients maintain compliance with the Universal Notice, Stafford Act, 24 CFR 570, 2 CFR 200, and other applicable regulations and Federal Register Notices, including researching and interpreting relevant regulations.
• Assist clients in designing and implementing disaster recovery programs that meet all eligibility requirements, including analyzing eligibility of costs and activities and National Objective Use.
• Use knowledge and experience to help determine methods of program implementation and program design.
• Draft and/or evaluate grantee Action Plan Amendments to ensure compliance with CDBG-DR regulations.
• Develop policies and procedures that comply with all relevant regulations and the grantee’s Action Plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate development of all client deliverables.
• Actively engage in business development activities such as participating at conferences and responding to requests for proposals, including identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals.
• Occasionally work extended hours; travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of successful CDBG-DR grant management experience in a compliance or policy-related role.
• Strong policy background, including 2 CFR 200 and 24 CFR 570 compliance requirements, as well as applicable Federal Register Notices.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications

• Experience with pre-award, post-award, and closeout processes for CDBG-DR grants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EisnerAmper is a merit-based employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of background. If you require assistance completing an employment application due to a disability, please contact so that we can provide you with an accommodation or an alternative application process.