Program Manager (GRID)

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce seeks a GRID Program Manager for its Energy Programs team. The department receives annual U.S. Department of Energy allocations to support grid resiliency, energy security, residential weatherization, commercial energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects, and manages an energy-revolving loan fund. The position primarily oversees implementation of GRID funds designed to strengthen and modernize the power grid and improve its resilience against disruptive events. It may also support other Community Development programs funded by sources other than DOE. This is a full-time state government position. The annual salary is $75,000–$85,000, with the specific amount based on education and experience. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references. In-state and out-of-state travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a degree in Public Administration, Energy Sciences, Community Planning, Community Architecture, Sociology, Business, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
At least 3 years of professional experience developing state plans, ensuring project management, financial management/accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous financial management, financial analysis, or accounting experience or education.
Excellent written and oral communication, logistical, organizational, and customer service skills.
Strong software skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as internet and other applicable computer applications.
Ability to adapt to evolving requirements, market conditions, and technologies, and willingness to learn.
Collaboration and partnership-building skills with diverse stakeholders, including federal government and private companies.
Ability to explain problems and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Problem-solving ability and sound programmatic decision-making while adhering to DOE requirements.
Ability to take direction when required and work independently when required.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state grant laws, general accounting, and analysis of budgetary and accounting data, including verification of financial information.
Knowledge of programs or projects supporting and implementing energy efficiency, weatherization, property rehabilitation, housing, and commercial construction.
Knowledge of renewable energy initiatives and science, such as wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, and biomass.
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.

Nice To Haves

Interest or experience in federal block grants, DOE-funded programs, state energy office work, energy efficiency, economic development, infrastructure management, or related fields.
Experience or qualifications in electrical or computer engineering, public utility program management, electrical grid project implementation, project management, the State Energy Program, power systems economics, data science, systems engineering, or other areas relevant to energy resiliency or security.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing grant programs from conceptualization through execution.
Serve as a point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned programs and projects.
Manage multiple projects, including delivery, development, design, and improvement of federal program requirements, application procedures, program interactions, and capacity building.
Complete required tasks for annual submission of federal state plans.
Gather, track, and analyze program and project energy data to support program goals.
Conduct procurements for services and vendors, manage vendor contracts, and process vendor payments.
Help coordinate state and multi-state planning projects.
Review and analyze project funding applications for eligibility, community impact, and grantee capacity.
Assess grantee performance using submissions, performance reports, management systems, financial systems, and other methods, and provide written assessments.
Identify issues, potential non-compliance, and opportunities for improvement.
Work with state programmatic and fiscal staff and federal staff to close out assigned grants successfully.
Engage stakeholders, applicants, and partners to support effective program design and implementation.
Execute the vision, goals, and objectives for assigned programs to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in Oklahoma.
Perform additional duties as assigned.