ASSOCIATE, GRANTS MANAGEMENT

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Grants Management in S&L Regulatory and Compliance for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advisory services related to relief programs for disaster recovery including: project and program coordination/management, strategic planning and coordination with federal and state assistance programs for all disaster recovery efforts; navigate regulations and ensure compliance in order to maximize funding and expedite rebuilding
• Meet with varied counties or municipalities regarding disaster related assessments, repairs, damage mitigation efforts, cost documentation, permits, code compliance, progress payment requests, dispute resolution with FEMA/FDEM and other agencies, grant close-outs
• Assist with clarifying requirements and documentation for the eligibility and enrollment processes for housing assistance and other disaster aid programs
• Communicate and present information to clients and colleagues in a clear, logical, and concise manner
• Remain current on industry and regulatory topics and trends, and apply insights and ensure program integrity during the delivery of engagements
• Support internal initiatives and strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a compliance or project management related role, working with state and federal disaster aid programs/agencies such as Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
• Strong understanding of federal and state procurement regulations, with practical experience navigating 2 CFR 200
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Knowledge of federal laws, rules, and regulations associated with federal and state disaster aid programs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize changing workloads
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel out-of-town fifty percent of the time

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