Program Analyst and Policy Liaison, FEMA Grants
Resume:
Harold Hymes
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Veteran of the United Navy and awardee of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for performance of duties on the U.S.S. Carl Vinson in 1995. Performs technical work in support of management and program analysis to evaluate and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of programs. Incorporate practical knowledge of techniques of management analysis and program structure, functions, processes, objectives and requirements of government programs. Interpret agency regulations, policies, and practices as they apply to Department of Homeland Security procedure. Currently holds a Secret Clearance.
Work History:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Program Analyst GS-12 COR II
Grant Programs Directorate Policy Division Resilience
May 2024 to Present
Grants Policy Liaison Specialist
Serve as a key liaison between FEMA’s grant policy division and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of grant-related priorities.
Develop, implement, and interpret policies and guidelines related to FEMA’s grant programs to ensure compliance with federal regulations and alignment with agency objectives.
Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams, state and local governments, tribal nations, and other partners on grant requirements and processes.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of grant policies and recommend improvements to streamline operations and enhance program outcomes.
Collaborate with program offices, legal counsel, and financial management teams to resolve policy issues and provide clarification on regulatory interpretations.
Support disaster response and recovery efforts by facilitating grant-related activities and ensuring timely allocation of funding to affected areas.
Contribute to the preparation of policy briefings, reports, and updates for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Stay abreast of federal grant legislation, regulations, and best practices to maintain and enhance the effectiveness of FEMA’s grant programs.
Host the Regional Grant Division Directors meeting. Duties include but not limited to organizing participants for the meeting, soliciting for agenda topics from directors, coordinating with headquarters directors in assuring that all participants attending are given a chance to submit topics and answering questions during the meeting.
Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist
1. Engaging with Survivors
Conducting outreach to disaster-affected communities to provide information and resources.
Registering survivors for federal disaster assistance programs in person or by guiding them through the process online or via phone.
Answering survivors’ questions about FEMA programs, eligibility, and timelines.
2. Assessing Needs
Identifying and documenting survivors’ unmet needs.
Referring survivors to local, state, and federal resources, as well as non-profit organizations, that can assist with housing, food, medical care, and other needs.
3. Data Collection
Assisting in gathering data to evaluate the scope of disaster impacts in the community.
Supporting the collection of demographic information to ensure that underserved populations are reached.
4. Coordinating with Partners
Working closely with local officials, voluntary organizations, and community leaders to ensure outreach and assistance efforts are aligned and effective.
Sharing updates with FEMA leadership and partner agencies to improve service delivery.
5. Providing Technical Assistance
Assisting survivors in using FEMA mobile apps, online systems, and disaster resources.
Helping people understand what documentation is required to support their applications.
6. Supporting Field Operations
Helping to set up and operate Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs).
Conducting fieldwork in remote or heavily affected areas, often walking door-to-door or setting up temporary assistance stations.
7. Language and Cultural Support
Ensuring clear communication by offering translation or interpretation services as needed.
Being culturally sensitive and understanding diverse community needs to build trust.
Transportation Security Administration, TSA HQ
Program Analyst, I- Band (GS-12-13) Cyber Project Lead I-STEP CAD Division
January 2022 to May 2024.
Leads all Projects related to Cyber Security Surface or Aviation
Leads all Projects related to EXIS
Collaborates with stakeholders for information sharing
Partners with FBI, CISA, DHS, USS Coast Guard on tabletop exercises
Advises managers and employees on policies and procedures, promoting understanding of program purpose and requirements. Assists in identifying and procedures that are not consistent with underlying statutory or higher authority directives.
Creates standard status and tracking reports for management. Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, user manuals, or other informational documents as required.
Supports management in implementing organizational or procedural program changes or launch of new initiatives. Research and compiles information to support decision-making for proposed changes. Assists in identifying resource requirements. Coordinates with other units or offices to support program planning through information sharing, consideration of alternate approaches or resolutions and review of applicable policies.
Conducts Market Research by means of collecting and analyzing relevant market information and identifying possible sources for the acquisition through effective market analysis and industry knowledge.
Assists in determining whether a written source selection plan is necessary, and properly documenting the source selection planning when needed.
Assists in selecting the most appropriate method of payment that will best minimize the Government’s overhead.
Assists in preparing unpriced orders and contracts.
Assists in selecting the most appropriate pricing arrangements(s) to solicit.
Assists the Contracting Officer with assuring compliance of applicable FAR guidelines when acquiring products and services.
Applies non-price factors in evaluating quotations, proposals, and past performance
Mitigate potential problems with cost, schedule, and technical risks.
Responsible for inventory maintenance, reporting and data analysis.
Plans, schedules and conducts projects-study to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or in a program support setting.
Evaluates and monitors services and contracts and maintain documentation of contractor performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance (QA) and contract.
Performs ITAR Submittals
Completes CPARS to document vendor performance
Inspects and accept deliveries and services by inspecting deliverables and monitoring services for conformance with contract/order/agreement terms and conditions and accept or reject them.
Promotes agency satisfaction by working with vendors in proper resolution of service issues.
Communicates and serves as liaison with stakeholders, vendors, upper management and peers.
Emergency Designated Employee. Part of the TSA HQ PPE Critical Incident Management Group (CIMG).
Transportation Security Administration, TSA HQ
Program Analyst H-Band (GS-12) PPE Aviation HQ
Industry Engagement-Hours Per Week: 40
September 2020- January 2022
Tamika Elhilali, Section Chief
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Responsible for ensuring that all industry partners that visit or have regular meetings with TSA in the field or at HQ have a current security clearance.
Ensures that individuals that need HSIN can access the site by granting them permission and reviewing all applications.
Responsible for posting and confirming documents can be uploaded to the correct HSIN page.
Serves as a current member of the ADIAC team.
Reviews documents that are sent to PPE by management team and forwards them out to the correct location and reviews the documents when returned in timely manner.
Communicates and serves as liaison with stakeholders, vendors, upper management and peers.
Advises managers and employees on policies and procedures, promoting understanding of program purpose and requirements. Assists in identifying and procedures that are not consistent with underlying statutory or higher authority directives.
Plans, schedules and conducts projects-study to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or in a program support setting.
Supports management in implementing organizational or procedural program changes or launch of new initiatives. Research and compiles information to support decision-making for proposed changes. Assists in identifying resource requirements. Coordinates with other units or offices to support program planning through information sharing, consideration of alternate approaches or resolutions and review of applicable policies.
Transportation Security Administration
Transportation Security Inspector H-band (GS-12)– Hours Per Week: 40
Dallas LoveField Airport- 2009-2010 Jeff Alison AFSD-I DAL retired
McCarran International Airport-2010-2019 Robert Rouland, AFSD-I LAS Robert. *******@***.***.***
Ronald Regan Washington National Airport- 2019 to 2020 Zach Carder, AFSD-I DCA ****.******@***.***.***
Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of persons and transportation systems/entities regulated under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 Series. Performs regulatory compliance activities in Aviation, Cargo, and/or Surface Inspections and team lead for mulita-disciplinary team deployed to detect and mitigate security weaknesses.
Subject Matter Expert (SME), technical specialist, and primary point of contact on transportation security regulations for industry operations
Uses advanced technical knowledge and experience along with judgment and discretion in applying standard inspection methods and techniques to identify weaknesses or violations
Mentors Junior TSIs in Surveillance, Inspection, Document review, Observation, and Testing (SIDOT) methodology
Provides guidance to lower-level technical staff on how to solve difficult issues and serves as a team leader in assigning, overseeing, guiding, and reviewing the work of other TSIs on inspection and non-inspection activities
Represents the agency in various transportation security consortia and law enforcement meetings
Conducts regulatory inspections/investigations and supports criminal investigation related to alleged or suspected security violations
Identifies, collects, and preserves evidence used to support enforcement actions
Enter data pertinent to investigations, inspections, and incidents into the national database, Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS)
Responds to and coordinates security incidents, threats, violations, or potential violations
Coordinates, participates, and provides overt and covert presence, including high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats/vulnerabilities
Holds stakeholders accountable to the security standards required by law
Aviation
Conducts or reviews inspections of all transportation regulated parties, airports and aircraft operators, subject to federal regulations involving transportation security
Performs technical reviews, analyzes and makes appropriate recommendations concerning security measures promulgated through TSA approved programs
Monitors compliance with applicable security policies, regulations, and agreements to identify potential problem areas or deviations from prescribed standards and conducts outreaches as needed
Cargo
Conducts and/or reviews inspections of all parties, passenger air carriers that transport cargo, all-cargo air carriers, Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSF) and Indirect Air Carriers (IAC) subject to federal regulations involving transportation security
Performs technical reviews, analyzes and makes appropriate recommendations concerning security measures promulgated through TSA approved programs
Monitors compliance with applicable security policies, regulations, and agreements to identify potential problem areas or deviations from prescribed standards and conducts outreaches as needed
Surface
Conducts and/or reviews inspections of surface transportation systems as well as security initiatives across the Nation’s Transportation System
Coordinates preventative measures, safeguards, and rapid response initiatives to ensure the secure and free flow of surface transportation assets across the Nation to prevent instances of terrorism or other incidents
Develops security and risk-based mitigation measures for surface transportation systems, identifies unusual trends that have the potential for developing a security concern, and provides subject matter expertise to the AFSD, FSD, or HQs staff as applicable
Other duties
Procurement Specialist for the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) TSA regulatory Department from August 2019 to September 2020. Duties included Purchase contract holder.
Budget Development and Management: Budget the supplies for the regulatory department for DCA. Develop a cost plan for saving supplies during the COVID-19. Develop a budget contract with companies to be able to order supplies during COVID-19.
Certifications/Licenses
Introduction to Railroads
September 2009
Introduction into railroad basic safety course.
Surface Transportation Security Inspections Basic Training Program
October 2009
Introduction into regulatory compliance for Homeland Security
Transportation Safety Certificate
October 2009
Transportation of Hazardous Material course
Transportation Safety Institute
October 2009
Transit Rail Incident Investigation
Transportation Safety Institute Certificate
October 2009
Transit System Security
Transportation Safety Institute Certificate
March 2010
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Physical Security
July 2011
Transportation Security Inspector Physical Security Training
New Mexico Tech
July 2011
Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombings Incident Awareness
Training course
New Mexico Tech
July 2011
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Awareness Level Training
Course
Base Line Assessment Security Enhancement
Security Assessment training for companies looking to enhance their security posture.
Transportation Safety Institute Certificate
October 2011
Instructor Development Course
April 2017 to Present
Certified Instructor for the Transportation Security Administration Inspector Program
As of right now I have conducted 17 training classes.
Aviation Inspector training
August 2018
Cargo Inspector Training
August 2018
Procurement Specialist DCA
August 2019
COR Certified
1-26-2023
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