Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

Position Summary:

The Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Specialist will support hazard mitigation and disaster recovery efforts under FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs. A successful candidate will have experience using FEMA's BCA Toolkit navigating complex project types and performing state-level application reviews to ensure compliance and funding success. This is a full-time position that will be remotely based with client travel involved as needed.

Responsibilities for the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Specialist

• Provide technical Benefit Cost Analyses reviews for state emergency management agencies to verify accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Conduct FEMA-compliant benefit-cost analyses for diverse hazard mitigation projects, including flood risk reduction, wildfire mitigation, seismic retrofits, and infrastructure hardening.
• Provide guidance and training to state and local stakeholders on the development and review of Benefit-Cost Analyses (BCAs).
• Document assumptions, conduct sensitivity analyses, and produce clear, auditable Benefit-Cost Analysis reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and grant writers to develop well-supported and cost-effective hazard mitigation proposals.

Qualifications for the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Specialist

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experiencing performing FEMA Benefit-Cost Analysis for Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, including the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program, and Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, environmental science, emergency management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience completing Benefit Cost Analysis for wildfire and/or seismic hazard mitigation projects.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing FEMA's Benefit-Cost Analysis Toolkit (version 6.0 or later) to evaluate and provide detailed reviews for sub applicant submissions.
• Experience collaborating with state-level reviewers on project evaluations.

Compensation for the Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Specialist Includes:

• Salary Range of $90,000-$175,000. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

• Comprehensive benefits program including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health and transit/parking, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and more.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic, or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.