Independent Contractor - Recovery Division

Position Summary:

The Independent Contractor - Recovery Division will offer consultative support to our clients and assist with projects throughout our Recovery Division. Candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with leadership to solve complex problems and to ensure clients’ needs are met as we guide them through various recovery projects.

This posting is being used to build a talent pipeline for potential future openings across our emergency management – recovery function. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously reviewing applicants and may hire directly from this pool as roles become available, contingent upon client needs.

Responsibilities of the Independent Contractor - Recovery Division Include:

Support clients throughout the cycle of various recovery projects, offering FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and/or Individual Assistance (IA) policy expertise as requested.
Facilitate meetings with clients, provide updates on project status, generate reports, and deliver feedback.
Produce and maintain internal documents for various types of emergency management and recovery operations.
Support project and initiative management through tracking assignments against deadlines and milestones, following up with key stakeholders, and maintaining overall visibility of the project/initiative’s status and progress.

Qualifications for the Independent Contractor - Recovery Division Include:

A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university and at least three (3) years of experience in a relevant field, or a total of at least six (6) years of experience in a relevant field may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience working with FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and/or Individual Assistance (IA) policies as well as general project management principles.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking abilities to analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and solve problems efficiently while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously.
Team player who can establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of external stakeholders and internal staff members.
Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).

Compensation for the Independent Contractor - Recovery Division Includes:

Salary range of $30-$70/hr. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.