Eligibility Manager

IEM is looking for a Full Time – Eligibility Manager to join our Disaster Recovery team. The Eligibility Manager supports the Project Manager in overseeing daily operations and managing the Non-Federal Match Program. Key responsibilities include reviewing match payment applications, organizing documentation, preparing payment recommendations, and ensuring compliance with CDBG-DR requirements. The role also involves leading the Eligibility Analyst team, coordinating meetings, trainings, and assisting with reporting and deliverables.

Primary Location:

Live within a commutable distance to Guaynabo or Isabela, PR.
Work in an Office Environment with a team.

Travel Requirements:

This position may require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings.
Daily travel and other expenses are reimbursable in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations or DoD Regulations.

Essential Functions:

Support the Project Manager in daily operations and identified responsibilities.
Perform initial review of Match Payment Application documentation including but not limited to FEMA PW's, Supporting Cost Documentation, FEMAREC, CDBG-DR Eligibility, Benefit Cost Analysis, Section 3, Labor Compliance and Davis Bacon, Procurement, and Closeout packages.
Retrieve, organize, and store all documentation related to CDBG-DRN on- Federal Match programs necessary to justify match payment of costs utilizing CDBG-DR funds using all available tools and access to the Systems of Record implemented by the PRDOH, COR3, and FEMA.
Prepare recommendations of match payments.
Implement and conduct all required activities established by Project Manager's logistics and plans for the Non-Federal Match program.
Provide direct support to Project Manager in coordinating, conducting, and documenting all necessary meetings, including outreach activities, trainings, and workshops.
Provide all necessary support in the development, preparation, and submission of required deliverables to PRDOH, including monthly reports.
Lead, coordinate, and supervise the Eligibility Analyst team tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Three (3) years of previous project management experience or related experience.
Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher education from an accredited institution.
Bilingual: Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Demonstrated experience in the following, but not limited to, document management, auditing procedure development and implementation, compliance review procedures, policy interpretation and implementation, team leading in auditing and policy reviews, reporting techniques, and data system usage.
Must be working locally within Puerto Rico.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the management of FEMA PA projects.

Additional Information:

Office Locations: Often, these offices are either owned by the client we work with or by IEM. All candidates are expected to follow any rules and regulations of the office in which they are required to work for that project.

Benefits and more:

10 paid Holidays
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
401 (K) plan with matching
Company paid STD and LTD

Equal Employment Opportunity: All IEM employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment, if necessary, are made without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: IEM is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or employment process, please email ****** with specific details about the requested accommodation. All accommodation requests are reviewed case-by-case in compliance with applicable law.