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Location: Los Angeles, California (remote/hybrid; up to 50% onsite).Position SummaryJob Title: Senior Project Manager, Emergency Management RecoveryEmployment Type: Full TimeExempt: ExemptEmployment Status: RegularCompensation: $115-145k annual salaryTravel: Up to 50% travel; remote work from home primaryBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental InsuranceShort-Term Disability / Voluntary Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchPaid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave AccrualsPaid Parental LeaveTraining and Professional Development OpportunitiesWellness Benefits / AllowanceCorporate ComputerTime off to VolunteerCell Phone AllowanceMission of Role/Position SummaryThe Senior Project Manager supports the Directive Project Management Office, leading and managing complex emergency management and FEMA Public Assistance (PA) recovery projects. Responsibilities include applying PMO standards, governance, and best practices across projects, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships, and ensuring policy compliance and continuous improvement for federal, state, and local disaster recovery initiatives.Tasks, Duties, and ResponsibilitiesStrategy, Corporate, and Project LeadershipManage critical FEMA Public Assistance and emergency management projects, ensuring all contract scope of work elements are delivered on time and within budgetLead client communications, stakeholder briefings, and coordination with federal, state, and local agenciesIdentify impacts of policy changes and brief leadership and clients on implications for recovery programsMaintain accuracy and integrity of PMO systems, dashboards, reporting tools, and project documentationMeasure project and portfolio performance to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunitiesPresent PMO insights, trends, and recovery progress to leadership and clientsUtilize industry best practices, standards, and FEMA guidance throughout the full project lifecycleTraining, Governance, and Compliance SupportEnsure compliance with PMO governance standards, FEMA PA requirements, and applicable state and federal policiesDesign, deliver, and support training programs, mentoring, and study groups for Project Managers, SMEs, and project teamsFacilitate onboarding and ongoing coaching for PMs and staff on PMO methodology, tools, templates, and compliance expectationsManage stage‑gate reviews, audits, quality control processes, and corrective action plansPerform quality control reviews of consultant deliverables and client‑provided documentationMaintain and contribute to the PMO best practices library, training materials, job aids, and playbooksProject Coordination, Operations, and Recovery SupportLead development and maintenance of project schedules, work plans, resource plans, budgets, and cost trackingTrack RAID logs, action items, risks, and decisions at project and portfolio levelsPrepare and review technical specifications, analyses, studies, reports, and recovery documentationSupport broader emergency management, security, and safety activities as requiredEnsure consistent reporting cadence and adherence to contract and client requirementsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAdvanced understanding of project management methodologies, FEMA Public Assistance programs, and emergency management frameworksStrong working knowledge of state and local emergency plans, agencies, and funding sourcesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to brief diverse stakeholdersStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilitiesAbility to train, coach, mentor, and lead teams in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environmentsProficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly ExcelSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSenior Project Manager may lead project teams or small teams, depending on function, with senior level support.Expected Hours of WorkSchedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.Travel RequirementsUp to 50% travel is expected for this positionMust be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of timePhysical DemandsMobility required on‑site with clientsSitting or standing for hours at a timeAbility to work at a computer for extended periods of time if neededAbility to manipulate up to 20 lbs. repetitively throughout the dayWorking EnvironmentEmergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field, which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditionsWork may be on‑site with clients (e.g., EOC, hospital, debris sites, or local government buildings)All AC Disaster Consulting positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at hireIf the remote work site location changes, AC Disaster Consulting Human Resources must be notified, and leadership must approve any changes for business registration and payroll tax purposesRequirementsExperience / Education RequiredBachelor's degree in emergency management, business administration, project management, or a closely related field (experience may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis)PMP certification is required within 6 months of hire (proof required)7+ years of FEMA Public Assistance experience5+ years of project management, leadership, and oversight experience including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and contract compliance for PA recovery projectsAt least 2 years of direct leadership experience or leadership of large/complex project teams or programs8+ years of advanced or subject‑matter‑expert level experience in emergency management functionsExperience / Education PreferredAdvanced degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)Demonstrated leadership of large‑scale disaster recovery or emergency management programsAdditional QualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderEligibility to work in the United States without employer‑sponsored visa is required; not able to employ those located outside the U.S.Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employmentEEO StatementAC Disaster Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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