Andrea Jacobson

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Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program Manager at U.S. Department of Transportation

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Andrea Jacobson is a seasoned public administrator who manages the U. S. Department of Transportations RAISE Grants program, overseeing major investments in infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and equity. Her career includes roles as a senior budget analyst and advising on federal disaster loan programs. She holds a Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University.

Beyond her extensive government career, Andrea has a notable entrepreneurial and artistic background. For several years, she was the owner and principal photographer of The Observatory, LLC, a well-regarded photography business specializing in documenting events and weddings in the Washington D. C. area.

She successfully ran her own professional photography business while building a career in federal government.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Infrastructure Grants
As the Program Manager for the multi-billion dollar RAISE grant program, she is a key figure in funding significant surface transportation projects across the U. S.
Sustainable Transportation
Her program, "Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity" (RAISE), explicitly prioritizes projects that address environmental sustainability and climate goals.
Disaster Recovery
She previously reviewed the Small Business Administration's Disaster Loan program as a Senior Advisor at the National Academy of Public Administration.

Media Appearances

Preparing for Upcoming DOT Discretionary Grant Opportunities (PDF). Featured in U.S. Department of Transportation

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Work History

1-2022
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program Manager at U.S. Department of Transportation
1-2018 - 1-2022
Senior Budget Analyst at U.S. Department of Transportation
7-2009 - 1-2010
Independent Consultant at Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, US Department of State
5-2007 - 6-2018
Business Owner and Photographer at The Observatory, LLC
10-2006 - 4-2007
Senior Advisor at National Academy of Public Administration

Education

MS from Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Arts from Mount Holyoke College

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Insights For Selling To Andrea

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrea is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrea

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrea move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Andrea take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

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