Disaster Recovery Consultant / Analyst - FEMA / Emergency Management Specialist

Temporary Staffing Services Contractor will provide 13 temporary staff who meet the qualifications listed below for disaster-related specialists. Upon DSHS request, staff may be required to attend in-person meetings in Austin, Texas. Advance notice will be provided for staff to make travel arrangements.
Staffing requirements shall be as follows:
Disaster Related Specialist- Finance, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cost Recovery (13 positions)
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree or a high level degree.
At least five (5) years of professional experience in emergency management or a related field.
Coordinating with Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM)/HORNE/FEMA COVID-19 response invoice reviews
The ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed based upon DSHS request.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
Knowledge of applicable federal and state disaster response and assistance laws, including:
a. 44 CFR.
b. Stafford Act (Public Law 100-707).
c. Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390).
Completion of relevant National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific training courses or credentials, including, but not limited to:
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o ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System;
o ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System;
o ICS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
o ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
o ICS-900: National Disaster Recovery Framework Overview
o E/L0973: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course;
o E/L0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course
Duties & Responsibilities:
Review DSHS contracts, invoices, and time, equipment, and material records for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure projects comply with applicable federal and state laws, including:
a. 44 CFR.
b. Stafford Act (Public Law 100-707).
c. Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390).
Coordinate with FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to resolve project-level issues.
Prepare and enter required documentation to FEMA.
Respond to FEMA Requests for Information and provide clarifications or supplemental documentation.
Act as liaison between DSHS and FEMA to facilitate approvals and resolutions.
Assist with drafting and submitting FEMA appeals.
Support the financial and programmatic closeout of FEMA grants.
Document and communicate lessons learned post-event.
Submit itemized invoices for FEMA project or application.
Provide training to DSHS personnel regarding FEMA Public Assistance model and project closeout processes.
Coordinating with Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM)/HORNE/FEMA COVID-19 response invoice reviews.
Provide surge staffing to meet evolving public health needs.
Assist and lead program development aligned with Governor, FEMA Director, and US Secretary of Health and Human Services directives.
Provide detailed reporting, project deliverables, and milestone tracking.
Prepare FEMA PA project formulation.
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Coordinate with DSHS Contractors (e.g., local health departments) for project development.
Provide compliance reviews, audit support and technical assistance.