Storm Mitigation Program Manager

Insurance Department of the State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Insurance Department of the State of Georgia is seeking a Storm Mitigation Program Manager to lead planning, development, and execution of strategies that reduce vulnerability to severe weather.

You will oversee mitigation initiatives, strengthen infrastructure resilience, manage budgets and grant programs, and coordinate with government, insurers, construction, and academic partners to protect communities statewide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of mitigation strategies addressing severe weather.
• Oversee statewide mitigation and resilience initiatives and budgets.
• Establish measurable program goals, performance standards, and accountability.
• Coordinate initiatives involving multiple governmental and private-sector stakeholders.
• Provide executive-level direction and reports to leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Manager

Agency

Insurance Department of the State of Georgia

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005486

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Job 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 university

Minimum 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 Employer

The 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.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.