Disaster Recovery Program Analyst

AECOM • Austin, TX

22h • $86,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Disaster Recovery Division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to support complex disaster recovery, program management, and analytical initiatives across a dynamic portfolio of projects. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels at interpreting data, improving processes, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and partnering with government and nonprofit clients to deliver meaningful, community-focused outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to build trusted relationships while supporting both project delivery and business development efforts.

Requirements

• BS/BA Emergency Management, Public Administration, Planning, or related field and 4+ years of relevant disaster recovery, emergency management, or mitigation experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local, state and federal disaster recovery markets.
• Strong Financial and business acumen.
• Knowledge and skills in Federal grant provisions and requirements.
• Knowledge of federal procurement, labor compliance, environmental requirements.
• Possess flexibility to respond to and manage different tasks, often with competing priorities.
• Advanced time management skills which utilize high-level strategies in managing time, productivity, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support by summarizing data for projects, programs, and Division metrics. Present findings in a clear, actionable format to enhance senior management’s understanding of results and business impacts.
• Monitor production metrics of project, programs, or the Division. Provide meaningful, insight-driven analysis that highlights roadblocks, inefficiencies, root causes, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and complex problems.
• Develop technical specifications for information/data management systems by analyzing operational needs and translating business requirements into system requirements.
• Assist state, local, territorial, tribal governments and non-profit organizations in administering FEMA, HUD, or other grant programs for disaster recovery and resilience. Provide guidance to clients, review documents for program compliance, and advise on disaster recovery strategies.
• Support the development and the operational design of new service lines.
• Monitor and understand the financial performance of assigned projects.
• Support or lead project efforts, requiring complex coordination across multiple teams and processes.
• Monitor project execution and documentation for compliance with federal and/or state regulations.
• Oversee project implementation and operations, including management and distribution of resources within assigned functional areas.
• Develop project plans by creating project goals, budget, and deliverables. Identify project tasks, workflows, and resource requirements.
• Engage with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM’s services and work proactively with project delivery teams to resolve service issues.
• Lead business development pursuits as Capture Manager by identifying opportunities, initiating contact with potential clients, and leading or participating in proposal development.
• Build strong relationships and communication networks by maintaining consistent engagement with clients, teaming partners, industry groups and market-sector stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through expertise, networking, and providing value to existing and potential clients.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees