Benefit Cost Analysis Specialist

About the Role: Capitol GCS is seeking an individual with demonstrated experience conducting Benefit Cost Analyses (BCA) in support of competitive discretionary State and Federal grant applications for transportation projects. This position is part-time and 100% remote. The primary responsibility of the position will be to develop rigorous, defensible BCAs using federal and/or state-approved tools and methodologies, and to support the broader grant application process on behalf of our transit agency clients.

Responsibilities: Conduct Benefit Cost Analyses (BCA) using federal and/or state-approved tools and methodologies to support competitive discretionary grant applications. Develop economic and financial models estimating project benefits (e.g., safety, travel time savings, state of good repair, emissions and environmental impacts, economic recovery) and costs, consistent with USDOT and other funder guidance. Interpret complex funding notices and BCA guidance, and translate program and analytical requirements into clear, compliant, and defensible analysis and supporting narrative. Coordinate with client agency planning, engineering, finance, and operations staff to gather the technical and financial data needed to support BCA development. Develop budgets, timelines, and supporting documentation in coordination with program and finance staff. Track application deadlines, award notifications, and post-award compliance and reporting obligations related to BCA and grant requirements. Maintain a pipeline of upcoming funding opportunities and provide strategic recommendations on pursuit priorities, with a focus on BCA feasibility. Support the writing, editing, and management of grant proposal narratives as needed, ensuring alignment between the BCA and the broader application. Assure BCAs and proposals align with client agency goals, funder priorities, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degree preferred.

Required Skills: A minimum of 7 years of experience conducting Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) using federal or state tools and methodologies in support of competitive federal grant applications, required. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with economic and financial modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis, and monetization of project benefits. Demonstrated experience with discretionary State and Federal grant programs for transportation projects. Familiarity with USDOT BCA guidance and tools (e.g., BCA Resource Guide, discount rate and value-of-time assumptions) and/or comparable state methodologies. Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical and analytical findings into persuasive narrative. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Experience with LA Metro preferred. Pay range and compensation package: $83.46 - $114.76 per hour, commensurate with experience. Equal Opportunity Statement: Capitol GCS is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Schedule: Flexible schedule, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Part-time