What are the responsibilities and job description for the Federal Funding and Policy Specialist position at Freese and Nichols Inc?
Freese and Nichols is looking for a Federal Funding and Policy Specialist to spearhead our federal funding for disaster risk reduction and coastal resilience initiative. This position is open to various Freese and Nichols office locations across several states
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor Federal legislation and policy across FEMA, NOAA, USACE, HUD, and EPA that impact grant and funding programs at the state and local level.
- Serve as an advisor to project and client account managers seeking to help clients identify funding opportunities.
- Provide recommendations on applicable funding programs to serve client-specific needs.
- Review funding application packages to maximize competitiveness.
- Serve as subject matter expert in various federal mitigation grant programs (e.g. FEMA BRIC, FEMA FMA, FEMA HMGP, HUD CDBG-DR, etc.).
- Develop funding strategies for flood mitigation and risk reduction projects.
- Facilitate various trainings on federal funding programs, applicability and suitability.
- Prepare reports, memorandums, social media posts, newsletters, etc. to educate internal and external stakeholders on federal funding programs.
- Assist with writing proposals, marketing materials and scopes of work for funding related project tasks.
- Develop and maintain relationships with federal agencies and state agencies responsible for administering federal flood mitigation programs.
- Support development of practice growth plan and associated initiatives.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs : developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com / careers.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.
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