Benefit Cost Analysis

Job Summary

Chloeta is seeking a skilled Benefit-Cost Analysis Specialist to perform Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the proposed mitigation projects and ensures compliance of State and Federal laws regulations and policies applicable to the FEMA PA IA and HMGP Programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Job Classification: 1099 Contractor intermittent

Duty Station: Florida(Statewide)

Travel: Remote/deployed position; >75% travel

Duties/Responsibilities

• Uses FEMAs BCA Toolkit to analyze and document the benefits of various projects

• Prepares BCA reports that meet FEMAs standards and guidelines

• Addresses any BCA-related queries or revisions requested by FEMA during the application review process

• Performs detailed benefit-cost analyses to determine whether proposed hazard mitigation projects are cost-effective 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 hazard-specific 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 cost-effective and prioritize projects that demonstrate the greatest return on investment in disaster risk reduction

• Identifies cost-effective 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 hazard-specific data such as flood mapping seismic risk assessments and climate projections to support the BCA process

• Ensures that BCAs account for long-term 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 Benefit-Cost 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 cost-effectiveness of mitigation projects

• Ability to explain complex analyses and results to non-technical audiences including applicants stakeholders and decision-makers

• 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 high-quality 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: Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience

• Preferred: Masters degree in public administration Emergency Management Business Accounting or a related field

• Preferred: 4 years of relevant professional experience

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterpriseprovidinga diverse range of engineering scientific and technical solutions to support military energy homeland security emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements.