Hazard Mitigation Assistance Benefit-Cost Analysis Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities

• Uses FEMAs BCA Toolkit to analyze and document the benefits versus the Event ID: EVTPage 7 costs associated with the project.

• Prepares BCA reports that meet FEMAs standards and guidelines

• Addresses any BCArelated queries or revisions requested by FEMA during the application review process

• Performs detailed benefitcost analyses to determine whether proposed hazard mitigation projects are costeffective according to FEMAs guidelines and thresholds

• Evaluates financial data project scope and technical information to ensure accurate and comprehensive analyses

• Collects reviews and validates all data for the BCA process including hazardspecific information historical damage records and project cost estimates

• Assists stakeholders in identifying and documenting quantifiable benefits for mitigation projects including reduced risk to people and property infrastructure resilience and economic savings

• Evaluates whether proposed mitigation measures are costeffective and prioritize projects that demonstrate the greatest return on investment in disaster risk reduction

• Identifies costeffective alternatives or modifications to proposed projects to enhance their feasibility and align them with FEMAs funding requirements

• Prepares and submits detailed BCA reports for FEMAs review ensuring all calculations data sources and assumptions are clearly documented

• Develops summaries and presentations to communicate the results of BCAs to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

• Uses hazardspecific data such as flood mapping seismic risk assessments and climate projections to support the BCA process

• Ensures that BCAs account for longterm benefits including reduced maintenance costs improved resilience and avoided losses

• Works closely with FEMAs Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) team Public Assistance (PA) specialists and other federal state and local agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to BCA

• Conducts quality assurance reviews of BCAs prepared by applicants or other team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with FEMAs standards

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in FEMAs BenefitCost Analysis (BCA) software and other analytical tools.

• Knowledge of Hazus and other damage functions or scenarios is beneficial.

• Strong ability to interpret and analyze financial technical and risk data to assess the costeffectiveness of mitigation projects

• Ability to explain complex analyses and results to nontechnical audiences including applicants stakeholders and decisionmakers

• Knowledge of the Stafford Act or the National Flood Insurance Act (NFIA) programs e.g. PA IA and HMGP

• Extensive knowledge of the operational and regulatory aspects of the FEMA Public Assistance Program

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with applicants stakeholders and FEMA teams

• Ability to conduct or interpret hazard vulnerability assessments and integrate risk data into project proposals

• Comprehensive understanding of FEMA grant programs including Public Assistance (PA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) IA and others

• Familiarity with FEMA guidelines policies and compliance requirements

• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations to ensure compliance

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all aspects of grant management and reporting

• Comfortable adapting to evolving priorities and requirements

• Dedication to delivering highquality results that align with organizational goals and community needs

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment

• Familiarity with FEMA GO Grants Portal and other grant management platforms

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelors degree in public administration Emergency Management Business Accounting or a related field

• Required: Experience

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