Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Specialist - Mitigation

Summary:

We're looking for a BCA Specialist to help with hazard mitigation and disaster recovery projects that are funded by FEMA's Hazard Mitigation (HMA) programs.

The specialist will use FEMA's BCA Toolkit to evaluate complex project proposals. They will also review state-level applications to make sure they follow program rules and get the most funding possible.

This is a fully remote position. However, we are unable to consider candidates located in CA, HI, or NY at this time. Occasional travel to client sites may be required.

Candidates in EST and CST time zones are encouraged to apply.

We Offer:

• Employee-centric culture
• Remote work
• Career growth
• Great benefits (medical, dental, and vision, 401k match)

Role & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the lifecycle of mitigation projects from pre-award review to award closeout, communicating and collaborating with all applicable parties (counties, cities, state, etc.).
• Draft project agreements, reviewing requested modifications and updating as needed until a final agreement has been executed.
• Conduct technical reviews to assess the eligibility, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of HMA grant applications.
• Submit completed project applications to FEMA for funding.
• Continuously monitor active projects, reviewing quality reports, processing payments, communicating with all involved parties, and ensuring compliance regulations are met.  
• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial/grant data.
• Assist with federal and client-specific reporting requirements.
• Track and monitor budgets; communicate results with project and client management.
• Research and maintain fluency in rules and regulations associated with various federal programs, including but not limited to FEMA, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), programs under the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), or other federal funding workstreams with state and local clients.
• Form trusted advisor relationships with clients, project management, state agencies, sub-recipients, and internal subject matter experts.
• Assist client performance management of FEMA funds through routinely and proactively assessing the overall portfolio, anticipating challenges, and providing recommendations.
• Upon completion of projects, oversee final project inspections and closeout processes referencing the original project agreement. 
• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, environmental science, accounting or related field required.
• 3+ years professional work experience required.
• 1+ years’ experience performing benefit cost analysis using the FEMA BCA Toolkit required.
• Extensive experience using FEMA-approved benefit-cost analysis methodologies for HMA grant applications required.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Power Apps (BI, Query, Automate), and Microsoft Office 365 specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing reports and providing technical guidance.

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