Storm Mitigation Program Manager

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Insurance Department seeks a Storm Mitigation Program Manager to lead the planning, development, and execution of statewide strategies that reduce vulnerability to severe weather and protect communities.

You will oversee mitigation initiatives, align programs with state and federal requirements, manage budgets and funding strategies, and collaborate with government, insurance, construction, and academic partners to advance resilience across Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of professional level experience, or an equivalent combination of knowledge, education, or training.
• Experience in program management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of statewide mitigation strategies to reduce vulnerabilities to severe weather.
• Oversee mitigation initiatives to strengthen infrastructure resilience and preparedness before, during, and after storms.
• Direct program budgets, funding strategies, and expenditure plans with accountability systems.
• Monitor program performance and provide regular reports to executive leadership and oversight entities.
• Coordinate partnerships among government, insurance, construction, financial, academic, nonprofit, and community organizations.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Grant administration

Risk analysis

Policy development

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Storm Mitigation Program ManagerAgency:Insurance Department of the State of GeorgiaJob Requisition ID:JR0000005486Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$75,000.00 - $100,000.00Job Description:Under supervision, the Storm Mitigation Program Manager leads the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive strategies that reduce organizational and community vulnerability to severe weather events. This role oversees mitigation initiatives designed to strengthen infrastructure resilience, enhance preparedness, and minimize operational disruptions before, during, and after storms. This position reports to the Director of Legislative Affairs.Provide executive-level direction for statewide mitigation and resilience initiatives.Develop program strategies, policies, operating frameworks, and implementation plans.Establish measurable program goals, performance standards, and accountability systems.Identify opportunities to expand and improve mitigation programs based on emerging risks, research, and program performance.Ensure programs remain aligned with legislative mandates, state priorities, and applicable federal requirements.Direct financial assistance and grant programs with substantial annual operating budgets.Develop and oversee program budgets, financial controls, funding strategies, and expenditure plans.Establish processes for eligibility, application review, award administration, project monitoring, compliance, and closeout.Monitor program performance and financial outcomes and provide regular reports to executive leadership and oversight entities.Establish partnerships among government, insurance, construction, financial, academic, nonprofit, and community organizations.Coordinate initiatives involving multiple governmental and private-sector stakeholders.Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to build support for mitigation and resilience initiatives.Oversee the development of evidence-based mitigation strategies addressing wind, wildfire, flood, severe weather, and other natural hazards.Evaluate risk data, loss information, mitigation research, and economic analyses to support program decisions.Translate technical and financial information into actionable recommendations for executive team.Promote policies and programs that connect mitigation, insurance, building practices, consumer behavior, and community resilience.Perform other duties as assigned.Preferred:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or universityMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma/GED and ten (10) years of professional level experience OR an equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job experience or training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year over year.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.