Program Management Project

KERRY BOGDAN

Lakeville, MA · 774-***-**** · *****.******@****.***.***

SENIOR ENGINEERING & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT LEADER

Strategic and analytical program leader with over 20 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, risk analysis, hazard mitigation, and large-scale program delivery. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, oversee contractors, and deliver high-impact infrastructure and public safety projects. Recognized for excellence in stakeholder engagement, team development, and process optimization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program & Project Management · Team Leadership & Staff Development · Contract & Budget Administration · Risk Analysis & Mitigation · Engineering Oversight & Review · Stakeholder Engagement · Regulatory Compliance (NFIP, FEMA) · Strategic Planning & Execution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Boston, MA

Risk Analysis Branch Chief (GS-14)

Nov 2017 – Present

Lead and manage a branch of 11 technical staff overseeing floodplain mapping, hazard mitigation planning, and natural hazard programs.

Administer $10–12M annual budget; manage staffing, travel, and contracting resources.

Serve as COR III for multimillion-dollar contracts; lead procurement, cost estimation, and negotiations.

Coordinate interagency partnerships; lead technical briefings, public meetings, and stakeholder engagements.

Respond to media and congressional inquiries as subject matter expert.

Lead SWAT deployments and regional employee initiatives.

Senior Engineer (GS-13)

Mar 2009 – Nov 2017

Managed FEMA Region I’s floodplain mapping and engineering oversight programs.

Directed contractor coordination and project sequencing with FEMA Headquarters.

Led public outreach and technical engagement across contentious jurisdictions.

Provided technical reviews for levees and infrastructure grant applications.

Program Management Specialist (GS-12)

Jul 2005 – Mar 2009

Managed floodplain mapping and mitigation contracts; served as NFIP liaison for Vermont.

Led post-disaster technical assessments and community outreach for multiple FEMA activations.

Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC), Washington, DC

Project Manager / General Engineer

Aug 2002 – Jul 2005

Managed $650K–$2.2M Navy infrastructure and coastal engineering projects.

Led field construction and inspection of marine and offshore structures.

Oversaw contractor cost tracking and technical RFIs.

EDUCATION

B.S., Ocean Engineering

University of Rhode Island – Kingston, RI Dec 2001

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Certified Floodplain Manager · DHS COR Level III & DAWIA Level I – Contracting · DHS Program Manager (Level I) · Extensive training in project management, EVM, hazard mitigation, floodplain development, and engineering best practices.

AWARDS

Regional Administrator Award for Programmatic Excellence (2015)

Consistent Performance-Based Awards (Past 5+ Years)

REFERENCES

Available upon request or:

Mike Goetz (Retired FEMA) – *********@*******.***

Vanessa Ng (FEMA Region V) – *******.**.*@****.***.***

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