FEMA Jr. Level Consultant
Description
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
- Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking a junior level consultant with 2+ years experience (with at least 1 year consulting experience) to provide programmatic support to our FEMA clients in the Grants Program Directorate. The project team supports multiple clients with the administration of grants, including preparedness grants and cybersecurity grants. Preparedness grants help develop and sustain capabilities at the state and local, tribal and territorial levels and in our nation’s highest-risk transit systems, ports and along our borders to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate terrorism and other high-consequence disasters and emergencies. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing multiple short- and long-term projects in a collaborative, face-paced, mostly virtual environment.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years experience; at least 1 year experience supporting government or emergency management programs at the Federal, state, or local level is a strong plus.
- Experience with developing professional briefing materials using suite of Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to prepare documents (PowerPoint presentations, FAQs, Fact Sheets, etc.) for external consumption. Experience with technical writing and editing a plus.
- Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently; self-motivation and the ability to drive and own tasks are preferred.
- Work well in a collaborative, yet primarily remote, environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide high quality written communications, with a high degree of proficiency in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Assist with planning and facilitating participation in conferences, meetings, briefings. and/or working groups attended by operating officials and representatives from outside stakeholders.
- Update FEMA templates used in correspondence.
- Create and edit documents in SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or any other format designated by the client.
- Create process improvement mechanisms to help clients organize and track tasks.
Work Location
Washington, DC (hybrid)
Travel
No travel is required.
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree
Clearance Level
None; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS);Must be able to receive FEMA Public Trust
About MetaPhase Consulting
MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
Fastest Growing
- Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
- Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023
Best Places to Work
- Washington Post Best Places to Work – 2022, 2023
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Business Magazine's Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
Company & Individual Awards
- 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business - CEO of the Year
- 2021 FedScoop 50 - Industry Leadership Award Nominee
- 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist
- 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
- 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren
- 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 – Brett McLaren
- 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
- 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
- 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
- 2023 Elev8 Gov Con Finalist
- 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.