EcoDev Sr Associate

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

Summary/Objective

HORNE seeks experienced professionals to work within the Government Services practice group supporting post-disaster recovery efforts. Successful applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in public administration, government, policy, compliance, or related field. You will work onsite with senior staff and subject matter experts to develop and implement policies and procedures for post-disaster recovery efforts.

Key Functions,

 Develop Program's documents including Program Guidelines, Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), Request for Proposals (RFP) packages, Scope of Works (SOW) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Planning Framework, Subrecipient Agreements (SRA) exhibits, agreements, notifications, presentations, and document templates.  Review invoices and progress reports.  Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.  Produce all required project's reports.  Hold regular status and progress report meetings with client.  Organize monthly report supporting documents.  Provide the client with engagement and outreach materials, presentations, and talking points regarding the program.  Support response to Monitoring and Audits process for federal and local regulatory bodies.  Develop, organize, monitor, and maintain detailed Program's document files on different digital platforms.  Draft, format and file notifications, letters, memos, and all required meeting documents (agendas, meeting summaries, sign-in sheets).  Keep records of every document sent to and received from the federal entities.  Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports  Conduct data entry, maintain computer and manual filing systems  Create high-level presentations for senior leaders and provide support as assigned; this position will involve advanced use of Word and PowerPoint and will require strong written communication skills.  Track document edits, oversee version control, and develop and maintain reports for the Policy and Compliance Team. Provide reports to evaluate and monitor progress towards goals.  Manage tasks in Project Plans using tools such as Smartsheet.  Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Collaboration Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) Previous experience in housing, community development, mitigation, natural disaster recovery or similar projects. Knowledge of Federal mitigation and/or disaster recovery programs and policies (CDBG, CDBG-DR, Cross-Cutting Federal Requirements etc.) and changing requirements Self-starter dedicated to providing quality work in timely manner

Work environment

 Office environment / HORNE Offices

Physical demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel required

10% to 25%

Required education and experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, preferable in Business Administration Three (3) years of relevant experience Juris Doctor preferred; not required Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) Basic knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Preferred education and experience

Relevant experience in: policy and compliance, emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, community planning, federally funded programs

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HORNE Values…

A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams. A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people. An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.” A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference. A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member. HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs. Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good. Come join us at team HORNE

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