Benefit Cost Analyst

Witt O'Brien's•Houston, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Witt O'Brien's is seeking an innovative, motivated, and talented Benefit Cost Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing detailed benefit cost analyses (BCA) for FEMA HMGP and other FEMA HMA programs, as well as FEMA 406 Mitigation. This position focuses on completing engineering feasibility reviews, completing BCAs, and developing BCA methodologies for positive outcomes. The Benefit Cost Analyst may travel to disaster-impacted areas to support Witt O'Brien's clients in delivering trans- and post-recovery assistance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in benefit costs analysis development and proficiency with FEMA BCA tools.
Working knowledge of civil engineering principles
Experience developing and reviewing engineering-based mitigation measures in recovery projects, including designs, technical documents, Hydrologic & Hydraulic Studies, etc.
Communicate technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FEMA HMA Program Policy and FEMA 406 Mitigation Policy at the FEMA, state, local, or consulting level
Strong written and oral communication skills for technical and client-facing deliverables
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, post-disaster work environment
Proficiency in MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, public administration, emergency management, business administration, or related field
GIS and HAZUS-MH or risk modeling software skills for hazard assessment and documentation
Experience coordinating with FEMA EHP and engineering staff on compliance issues
Certifications such as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or relevant project management certifications

Responsibilities

Provides technical guidance on the FEMA BCA Toolkit
Develops detailed BCAs within the FEMA BCA toolkit for HMA sub-applications and amendments using a FEMA approved methodology and supporting documentation.
Collects and analyzes data related to hazard risk, historical damages, etc. to support the BCA.
Ensures mitigation project applications comply with FEMAs BCA requirements
Evaluates the applicability of pre-determined / pre-calculated benefits when applicable.
Evaluates and reviews designs and technical studies related to drainage or civil projects.
Conducts site inspections to assess hazard vulnerabilities and validate the feasibility of proposed mitigation measures
Advises applicants on incorporating mitigation into recovery and mitigation projects, including floodproofing, wind retrofits, utility hardening, slope stabilization, and stormwater upgrades
Manages assigned projects using company-standard project management principles.
Performs other duties as assigned