Director, Emergency Management Recovery

About this role

AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) offers full-spectrum emergency management services to public and private clients. Our experienced professionals have been a part of the growth and modernization of emergency management for nearly 30 years, proudly supporting programs for some of the most challenging natural disasters and catastrophic events under our mission of staying competent, caring, and connected.
MISSION
Driven by compassion. Defined by expertise. Strengthened by collaboration. We empower communities to improve disaster outcomes and build lasting resilience.
VISION
In the true spirit of emergency management – ACDC seeks to solve crises, both for the communities and individuals affected by disasters as well as for the clients we serve. Our team brings a whole community approach, compassionate guidance and decades of hands-on experience to best embody our core values: competent, caring, and connected.
The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.
Position Summary:
Job Title: Director, Emergency Management Recovery
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
Hourly/Salary: Salary
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Compensation: $136-163k/year
Benefits Summary
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
401(k) Account with Company Match
Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
Paid Parental Leave
Training and Professional Development Opportunities
Wellness Benefits/Allowance
Corporate Computer
Time off to Volunteer
Cell Phone Allowance

Mission of Role/Position Summary:
The Director of Recovery leads ACDC’s Recovery portfolios, directing the delivery of federal and state-funded disaster recovery and hazard mitigation programs. The Director is responsible for service line operational performance, technical quality, client outcomes, and team leadership across FEMA Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), 404/406 Mitigation, CDBG-DR, and other disaster recovery and post-disaster hazard mitigation program and project implementation. The Director supports service line business development by providing subject matter expertise, capture input, and builds/maintains client relationships to support corporate growth efforts as directed by the VP of Recovery in all aspects of the Recovery portfolio as prescribed by the CEO and ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
Portfolio Leadership & Delivery
Lead delivery of Recovery programs and projects, ensuring technical quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction across the service line.
Establish and maintain delivery standards, SOPs, and quality control processes for FEMA PA, IA, HMGP, 404/406 Mitigation, HUD CDBG-DR and other work supported through federal grants.
Set portfolio-level performance metrics (utilization, margin, client retention, deliverable quality) and provide accountability to executive leadership.
Oversee project staffing, surge capacity, and deployment planning across active and pending projects.
Serve as the senior escalation point for project issues, client concerns, and technical disputes.
Technical Subject Matter Expertise
Serve as a senior subject matter expert on federal recovery programs, with strong knowledge of and practical experience with the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
Provide technical guidance on HMGP project development, to include BCA, and Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) compliance.
Advise on CDBG-DR program requirements
Stay current on Stafford Act amendments, FEMA policy updates, and state-level recovery program changes.
Review complex, high-risk or high-visibility deliverables prior to client submission.
Team Leadership & Development
Directly supervise senior project leaders (Deputy Directors, Managing Consultants, Senior Consultants) within the Recovery division.
Develop staffing plans, career paths, and credentialing programs for portfolio personnel.
Mentor consultants on FEMA program technical skills, client engagement, and deliverable quality.
Conduct performance management, including goal setting, regular feedback, and performance reviews for direct reports.
Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the senior client-facing leader for Recovery engagements, including state recovery offices, local applicants/subrecipients, and FEMA regional/other federal staff.
Lead recurring client status meetings and executive briefings on major engagements.
Build and maintain relationships with state emergency management agencies, FEMA regional offices, and applicant communities.
Represent the Recovery practice in industry forums, professional associations (e.g., NEMA, IAEM), and conferences.
Business Development Support
Contribute subject matter expertise to capture planning, proposal development, and oral presentations for Recovery pursuits.
Provide technical win themes, past performance content, and staffing plans for proposals.
Maintain client relationships in a way that supports organic growth and follow-on work.
Identify emerging client needs and policy changes that may inform BD strategy, and surface them to the BD team.
Participate in go/no-go decisions for Recovery pursuits as a technical reviewer.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure portfolio engagements comply with applicable federal regulations (2 CFR 200, Stafford Act, Program Policy Guides, etc.) and state-specific requirements.
Oversee documentation standards sufficient to withstand FEMA, OIG, and Single Audit review.
Identify, escalate, and mitigate technical, financial, and reputational risks across the portfolio.
Coordinate with corporate Contracts, Finance, and Legal on contract compliance and modifications.
Other
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