An employer supporting the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is looking for a temporary Economist to help with conducting Benefit Cost Analysis review for grant applications. This will include the CRISI (consolidated Rail infrastructure and safety improvement) and Fed-State grant programs. This person will conduct primary and secondary benefit cost analysis reviews for these grant applications, following A-4 and A-94 guidelines. They will review applicant's BCS including work papers and supporting narrative documents to ensure accuracy and consistency. After this they will identify document discrepancies, assumptions, recommended adjustments, and provide a final Benefit Cost Ratio and score.
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Economics
Minimum of 5 years' experience in related discipline of analyzing estimated project
costs and benefits along with other key inputs such as assumptions
Prior experience in conducting benefit-cost analysis (BCA), economic analysis, or grant reviews is preferred
Familiarity with federal guidelines (OMB Circular A-4 and A-94) and public sector grant processes is a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.