Introduction:
We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.
Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.
Position Summary:
- Job Title: FEMA BCA (Benefit Cost Analysis) Specialist
- Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
- Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temp
- Compensation: $TDB according to contract
- Location: Remote with up to 50% travel required.
- Travel: Up to 50% Travel/deployment and on-site work required.
Mission of Role/Position Summary:
The FEMA BCA (Benefit Cost Analysis) Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing strategies to reduce the impact of natural and man-made disasters on communities and infrastructure. This includes identifying potential hazards, assessing vulnerabilities, and developing plans to mitigate risks. Additionally, this position plays a crucial role in post-disaster recovery efforts, coordinating the restoration of essential services and infrastructure. The position will be guided in all activities by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement hazard mitigation and disaster recovery plans for various projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Completing preliminary and final FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis Reviews utilizing FEMA’s most current software for HMA and other programs
- Use FEMA-approved methodology with supporting documentation to demonstrate cost-effectiveness
- Composing BCA narratives for applications
- Evaluate the applicability of FEMA’s pre-determined cost benefits for specific project types
- Must be able to review engineering studies such as Hydrology amp; Hydraulic studies to identify pertinent data to use for the BCA in complex drainage type projects or applications
- Coordinate and manage multiple types of projects at various stages of implementation
- Interact effectively with local, state, and federal agency officials and staff members in meetings and through written memos, e-mails, formal letters, and telephone conversations
- Provide attention to detail regarding financial and technical aspects of BCA development including review of contracts, change orders, and, contract cost amendments, etc.
- Develop BCA Analysis and narratives for applications for Hazard Mitigation Assistance and other programs
- Provide technical assistance regarding program rules, policies, and procedures including environmental compliance, basic cost-effectiveness, and phasing
- Review and interpret project-related correspondence, documents, reports, and forms
- Updating BCAs for cost increases and maintaining status tracking and document filing systems
- Prepare project files for monitoring/audit reviews
- Maintain/pursue ongoing knowledge, certifications, training, and subject matter expertise as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Creative thinking skills regarding meeting project goals in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Able to work with numerous deadlines and trigger events
- Able to interpret government publications and regulations as they pertain to project and program BCA development
- Conduct Local Project Team meetings in person and virtually
- Benefit-Cost Analysis Experience is required and Grant Management System is a plus
- Working knowledge of infrastructure and hazards
- Working knowledge of federal procurement requirements
- Experience or ability to perform Structural Damage Evaluations
- Working knowledge of FEMA Public Assistance policies/procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with both sensitive customers’ information and internal information
- Capable of multi-tasking when necessary
- Ability to work across multiple functions and divisions on various projects
- Ability to create and maintain relationships with a v