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CDM Smith
Senior Program Management Specialist FEMA Risk Mitigation & Resilience
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A Risk Manager evaluates risk and recommends and manages strategies to mitigate or offset risks that could result in financial losses for a company or organization. Analyzes current risks and assesses potential new risks. Reviews contracts and insurance policies; prepares risk budgets. Communicates risk policies and procedures to staff at all levels of a company.
$112,376 / year median in Virginia
Job Description
Company Overview Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. Job Description At CDM Smith, we are delivering solutions that strengthen communities, protect critical infrastructure, and improve resilience against natural hazards. Our Federal Services team supports federal, state agencies, local governments, tribal nations, and territorial partners in developing and implementing innovative hazard mitigation and resilience programs. Join our team and help clients reduce risk, enhance preparedness, and invest in long-term community resilience. Job Summary CDM Smith is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our Federal Services Unit as a Senior Program Management Specialist focused on Hazard Mitigation, Risk Assessments, Risk Reduction, and Community Resilience Programs . The successful candidate will support business development, program management, client engagement, and project delivery for FEMA and state emergency management clients. This role requires a strong understanding of hazard mitigation planning, mitigation grant programs, resilience strategies, flood risk data and assessments, and implementation of mitigation actions that reduce future disaster losses. The position will serve as a technical and programmatic leader supporting FEMA initiatives, including Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP), Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) successor initiatives, mitigation planning, risk assessment, benefit-cost analysis, and resilience program implementation. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Client Engagement Lead and support strategic business development efforts focused on FEMA, DHS, state emergency management agencies, and resilience-related opportunities. Develop client relationships and identify opportunities to expand CDM Smith's hazard mitigation, resilience, and risk reduction portfolio. Support capture planning, proposal development, staffing strategies, and interview preparation for Federal opportunities. Represent CDM Smith at industry conferences, resilience forums, and emergency management events. Technical Leadership Provide subject matter expertise in: Hazard Mitigation Planning Community Resilience Risk and Vulnerability Assessment FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs Floodplain Management Disaster Recovery and Risk Reduction Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Risk MAP and Flood Risk Reduction Programs Advise project teams on mitigation strategies, resilience investments, and implementation approaches that reduce long-term disaster risk. Team Leadership Foster collaboration across engineering, planning, environmental, emergency management, and program management disciplines. Support recruitment, staff development, and succession planning efforts. Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- 15 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
FEMA HMA
programs, including HMGP, FMA, and mitigation planning initiatives. Experience with FEMA Risk MAP, floodplain management, disaster recovery, or resilience planning programs. PMP, CFM, PE, CEM, AICP, or related professional certification preferred. Experience supporting federal contract execution and business development. Familiarity with emergency management operations and disaster recovery programs.Knowledge of:
Stafford Act National Mitigation Framework FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance FEMA mitigation planning requirements Benefit-Cost Analysis methodologies Skills & Abilities Strategic thinking and problem-solving. Program and project leadership. Risk identification and mitigation planning. Stakeholder engagement and facilitation. Federal client management. Financial management and project controls. Business development and capture planning. Strong analytical and organizational capabilities. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences. Amount of Travel Required 10% or less EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Pay Range Min USD $147,056.00 Pay Range Max USD $272,043.00 Visa Sponsorship Available No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this positionQualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 15 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required.