SBP Advisor & Subject Matter Expert

About SBP

SBP, a leading social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, solves the challenges facing at-risk communities and scales impact with a proven model that brings the rigor of business and innovation to reduce risk, create resilient communities, and streamline recovery. By taking this holistic approach, SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery in three connected ways—prepare, shape and build:

1. SBP prepares individuals, communities, and organizations to mitigate risk and speed recovery.

2. SBP shapes federal policy and system change and state and local disaster recovery programs to be more efficient and effective.

3. SBP builds resilient communities efficiently and effectively and shares our proven model and approach

with others.

Advisor & SME Position Priorities 

1. SBP Advisors offer assistance and subject matter expertise to SBP programs. This position will specifically focus on the success of SBP’s Resilience and Recovery Fellows Program, including integration and support of program leadership, Fellows, and Fellow community partners. 
2. Advisors are expected to use their relevant disaster preparedness, recovery, resilience, and or mitigation experience and expertise to advise internal and external stakeholders and help them achieve specific objectives. 
3. SBP Advisors may also have opportunities to assist other parts of the organization depending on their specific expertise and availability. 

Relevant Expertise

SBP seeks a qualified applicant with experience writing and reviewing Federal and State grants. The ideal candidate has been involved in the planning, award, and implementation of projects and programs at a local or state level in one or more of the following relevant areas: 

• FEMA: Hazard and Resilience Portfolio including BRIC, FMA & HMGP 
• HUD: CDBG, CDBG-DR, Climate Resilience, Green Infrastructure, Preservation, Neighborhood Planning, etc. 
• Offerings concerning disaster response, recovery, mitigation, resilience, climate, energy solutions, etc. found in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
• EDA: Including but not limited to disaster-related  grants from USDA and Cyber Security Funding 
• Environmental Protection Agency 
• Department of Transportation (Federal Transit Administration) 
• Department of Commerce (NOAA) 
• Experience with the following types of projects or focus areas: 

1. Nature-Based Solutions
2. Transportation 
3. Climate 
4. Energy 
5. Social Vulnerability 
6. Hazard/Risk Assessment 

Most Relevant Geographies 

To best serve SBP Fellows and partner communities we are specifically looking for applicants who are currently located in the following geographic areas: 

Texas 

Louisiana 

Mississippi 

Alabama 

Florida 

Georgia 

South Carolina 

North Carolina 

Responsibilities

This Advisor will assist program leadership and the Fellows themselves in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the program. Each Fellow must access or influence at least $5M in Federal, State, or Private and Philanthropic funds in their community during a 2-year term. Advisors will work directly with the Fellows program to: 

• Review the hazards and gaps analysis of each Fellow community, understand local project priorities, review available applicable funding sources, and review, write, and QA competitive grant proposals
• Gather applicable data and research to inform Fellows, program support, community partners, and other SBP programs 
• Analyze and organize notice of funding opportunities, review with program leaders, and make recommendations regarding applicability 

• Expert-level understanding of at least one of the abovementioned Federal programs 
• Previous experience in grant writing and project implementation at a city, county, regional, or State level 
• Must be self-directed and work to achieve objectives. 
• Track record of overcoming obstacles and difficulties within state or local government including programmatic and political hurdles. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to CDC guidelines and provide proof of vaccination
• Able to pass a Criminal History Check satisfactorily to include sex offender registry, State Police, and FBI.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Performance Expectations

The individual is expected to:

• Translate broad goals into achievable steps and top priorities. 
• Model curiosity and positivity in the face of challenges.
• Be extremely driven with a strong work ethic and high energy level.
• Achieve key milestones and timelines.
• Align work performance with SBP’s core values.
• Implement strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshoot challenges with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Help set and manage appropriate expectations.
• Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development.

Salary Range: $90,000K-$110,000K 

SBP is building a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.

SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or

mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. 

It is the policy of SBP not to discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that may arise pursuant to Section 504.