Job Description
Job Description
Emergency Management Grants & Finance Manager
Rhode Island (Onsite State Agency Environment)
Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00 pm
About the Role
Our client, a Rhode Island state agency, is seeking an Emergency Management Grants & Finance Manager to support the administration, compliance, and financial oversight of federal emergency management and cybersecurity grant programs.
This is a high-impact role working at the intersection of public safety, finance, and federal compliance. You’ll play a key part in ensuring critical funding is properly managed and deployed to support emergency preparedness and cybersecurity initiatives across the state.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in drafting cybersecurity grant applications, investment justifications, and program work plans
- Guide applicants through the grant application process, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Collaborate on budget development, financial forecasting, and funding allocations
- Facilitate grant rollout meetings (virtual and in-person)
- Review, evaluate, and score grant applications objectively
- Prepare and submit required reports, including:
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- FEMA GO reporting
- BSIR reporting
- Quarterly and semi-annual reports
- Support state and federal audit processes by gathering required documentation
- Prepare sub-recipient award documents and official communications
- Review reimbursement requests and audit supporting payroll and procurement documentation
- Evaluate requests for budget reallocations and grant extensions
- Support National Cybersecurity Review (NCSR) data collection efforts
- Conduct desk audits and onsite monitoring visits
- Track sub-recipient documentation and reimbursement status
- Ensure compliance with:
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- 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance)
- FEMA Authorized Equipment List
- State purchasing policies and grant requirements
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Experience administering or managing federal grants (required)
- Experience in emergency management, FEMA, homeland security, or public sector grants (strongly preferred)
- Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and audit/compliance practices (preferred)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
College coursework preferred, but hands-on grants experience is the primary qualification
Work Environment
- Collaborative role working with state leadership, municipal partners, and federal agencies
- Mix of office-based work, virtual collaboration, and onsite monitoring visits
- Ideal for professionals who enjoy compliance, financial analysis, and mission-driven public service
Why This Role?
- Make a direct impact on public safety and statewide emergency preparedness
- Work with federal funding programs that support critical infrastructure and cybersecurity
- Gain exposure to high-level government operations and compliance frameworks
Company DescriptionYour Complete Satisfaction is Our Number One Goal
Since 1978, we have specialized in supplying temporary and direct hire staffing to Rhode Island corporations of all types - including banks, hospitals, manufacturing firms, colleges, professional and legal firms, and governmental agencies.
Company Description
Your Complete Satisfaction is Our Number One Goal\r\nSince 1978, we have specialized in supplying temporary and direct hire staffing to Rhode Island corporations of all types - including banks, hospitals, manufacturing firms, colleges, professional and legal firms, and governmental agencies.