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Maria Fidalgo Cordova

@mariafidalgocordova

Grants management consultant at NOVAFORGE CONSULTING PARTNERS LLC supporting FEMA Public Assistance reviews and financial analysis.

United States
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At NOVAFORGE CONSULTING PARTNERS LLC, I support FEMA Public Assistance and grants management projects, including RFR preparation, Work Completed reconciliation, and financial analysis. I review contracts, invoices, payments, procurement records, and supporting documentation for eligibility, accuracy, and compliance.

At FEMA, I managed grants activities across the lifecycle, from financial reviews and risk assessments to monitoring and closeout preparation. I led Validate As You Go transaction validation and remediation, including a FY2020 transaction totaling $22.9 million and RFIs for transactions totaling $81.9 million.

Earlier at FEMA, I provided financial management and oversight for the Disaster Relief Fund Spend Plan, analyzing burn rates, projections, expenditures, and variances. My work has also included supporting controls and closeout for more than $32 billion in eligible Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation funding associated with Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Consultant – Grants Management / Project Management

Novaforge Consulting Partners LLC

Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)

Supports FEMA Public Assistance and grants management projects, including RFR preparation, Work Completed reconciliation, financial analysis, and review of contracts, invoices, payments, procurement records, and supporting documentation for eligibility, accuracy, and compliance. Conducts research and data analysis, identifies findings, and supports recommendations and corrective actions while coor

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Financial Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Man

Jun 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Provided financial management and oversight for the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) Spend Plan, supporting effective stewardship and allocation of federal funds. Conducted financial analysis of burn rates, projections, expenditures, variances, and funding requirements and prepared reports and trend analyses to support leadership and Congressional reporting.

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Grants Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Man

Jul 2019 - Jun 2024 (4 years 11 months)

Managed grants management activities throughout the grant lifecycle, including financial reviews, risk assessments, monitoring, budget changes, de-obligations, supplemental funding, compliance reviews, and closeout preparation. Conducted detailed financial assessments and reconciliations of contracts, invoices, payments, procurement records, and grant documentation to verify compliance with federa

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Funds Control/Closeout Manager

U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Man

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)

Applied financial controls and FEMA policies to support the disbursement of more than $32 billion in eligible Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation funding associated with Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Analyzed federal grant policies and coordinated cross-program processes to validate eligibility and supporting documentation for SF-270 advance payments and reimbursements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus logoUC

University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus

Master of Health Services Administration, Health Services Administration

2012 - 2014

Grade: 3.64

Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Graduate School of Public Health, with a GPA of 3.64.

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus logoUC

University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

1982 - 1986

Grade: 3.73

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, with a GPA of 3.73.

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