Director of Energy Programs

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Virginia Energy is seeking a Director of Energy Programs to support its growing portfolio of complex federal and state energy programs and ensure that economic opportunity and energy affordability are prioritized across the State Energy Office’s policies, initiatives, programs, goals, and objectives. The role supervises staff and manages several energy programs, including home energy rebates, grid reliability improvements, energy efficiency and conservation grants, distributed generation initiatives, Virginia Energy Connect, and the Virginia Energy Management Program. The Director also supports the State Energy Office Director with operations, budgeting, and implementation of the Virginia Energy Plan. Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable, and responsible energy future, emphasizing renewable energy programs and economic development while implementing Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure abundant, reliable, affordable, and clean energy. The agency has offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Requirements

Significant experience in federal and state grant management, including grant writing, award administration, procurement, contracting, budgeting, reimbursement review, compliance, and reporting.
Knowledge of major energy-sector programs and funding opportunities, including grid resilience, energy efficiency, solar, offshore wind, distributed energy resources, transportation electrification, and public-sector energy management.
Knowledge of federal grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, and experience applying fiscal controls, internal controls, and audit-ready grant administration practices.
Experience managing complex energy or infrastructure programs involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, subrecipients, and public-sector partners.
Knowledge of public procurement and contract administration, including developing scopes of work, vendor oversight, and project performance tracking.
Familiarity with grants management platforms and data systems used for application intake, award management, contracting, invoicing, and reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare grant applications, executive briefings, guidance documents, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and pursue federal and state funding opportunities, including competitive grants and other strategic funding sources.
Experience setting program priorities and balancing resources against program needs.
Proficiency with computer-based business and communication applications, such as Microsoft Office and project management software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders.
Experience managing or supporting public media, GIS, and website content.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff and manage energy programs.
Manage the Home Energy Rebate Programs.
Manage the Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP).
Manage the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Subgrant.
Manage Distributed Generation Solutions efforts, including residential and community solar.
Manage Virginia Energy Connect.
Manage the Virginia Energy Management Program.
Support the State Energy Office Director with operations, budgeting, and implementation of the Virginia Energy Plan.
Manage grant administration activities, including grant writing, award administration, procurement, contracting, budgeting, reimbursement review, compliance, and reporting.
Set program priorities and balance resources against program needs.
Identify, evaluate, and pursue federal and state funding opportunities.
Manage or support public media, GIS, and website content.