The Public Assistance (PA) Project Analyst – Worksheet Reviewer will focus on reviewing, validating, and reconciling FEMA Project Worksheets (PWs) for Category C (Roads and Bridges) projects. This role ensures that scopes of work, cost estimates, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with FEMA Public Assistance policy, the Stafford Act, and applicable federal regulations. The Worksheet Reviewer will work closely with applicants, engineers, and program delivery managers to confirm eligibility, cost reasonableness, and adherence to program requirements throughout the recovery process.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and analyze Category C Project Worksheets for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with FEMA Public Assistance guidelines.
- Validate applicant-provided documentation including site inspections, engineering reports, cost estimates, force account labor/equipment, contracts, and invoices.
- Ensure scopes of work are complete, clearly defined, and consistent with observed damages and project documentation.
- Verify that cost estimates align with FEMA-approved methodologies (e.g., Cost Estimating Format (CEF), RSMeans).
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing information and coordinate with applicants or technical specialists to resolve them.
- Document review findings and maintain organized records to support audits, appeals, and closeout activities.
- Confirm that environmental and historic preservation (EHP) requirements are addressed within reviewed projects.
- Support the identification and review of Section 406 hazard mitigation opportunities related to roads and bridges.
- Input, track, and update worksheet status in FEMA systems (e.g., Grants Portal/Grants Manager).
- Provide feedback to applicants and internal teams to promote compliance, accuracy, and timely processing of Category C projects.
- Proficiency in FEMA’s Grants Portal/Grants Manager systems.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating scopes of work and cost estimates.
- Familiarity with FEMA PA Program, Stafford Act, 2 CFR Part 200, and 44 CFR requirements.
- Ability to work in disaster-impacted areas when needed, sometimes under austere conditions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity and accuracy.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–4 years of FEMA Public Assistance or disaster recovery experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FEMA Category C projects (roads, bridges, culverts, embankments).
- Prior experience reviewing or developing FEMA Project Worksheets strongly preferred.
- May require travel to disaster-impacted areas
- Ability to perform field assessments of damaged infrastructure, requiring walking, standing, and carrying materials in varied environmental conditions.
- Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
- Capability to work in adverse weather conditions and challenging environments.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. throughout the day and as needed.
Job Description Disclaimer
This position description incorporates the job's core responsibilities. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Upon hire, secondary employment and other employment restrictions must be disclosed and approved.
Tidal Basin Holdco, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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