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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Federal Energy Program Manager (Energy)

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,458/mo - $8,027/mo

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana, specifically the Department of Conservation and Energy. They are seeking a Federal Energy Program Manager responsible for administering and executing federally funded energy programs, ensuring compliance, and managing multiple energy initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Serves as in-house expert and technical advisor on alternative energy technologies and methods to improve energy efficiency

Provides direction and review of funds to ensure proper allocation and expenditure of funds, alignment with budget, and compliance with funding source requirements; monitors performance of contractors and grantees

Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure program/project compliance with applicable laws

Provides financial oversight of federal and state energy programs, including fund allocation, budget tracking, and expenditure analysis to ensure accountability and compliance with all funding source requirements

Serves as a liaison for all federal and state energy initiatives, collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders, nonprofit partners, and governmental entities to coordinate energy-related projects and funding opportunities

Applies analytical skills to evaluate program performance

Prepares, reviews, and submits performance reports, including required quarterly and annual reports to the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE)

Develops, drafts, and oversees contracts and procurement instruments, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring alignment with program objectives, budgetary constraints, and compliance with federal and state procurement regulations

Monitors contractor and subrecipient performance, including timely reporting, adherence to deliverables, and compliance with scope of work

May represent the agency on boards, coalitions, associations and panels in meetings with private industry, nonprofit organizations, and governmental officials in matters relative to energy

Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager

Qualification

Natural resources managementEnvironmental scienceEnergy efficiencyFederal grants managementAnalytical skillsProject managementTechnical advisingPolicy developmentFinancial oversightCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services

A master's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, or a business-related field plus three years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services

A doctorate in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, or a business-related field plus two years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services

Preferred

Experience and or knowledge managing federal grants

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).