Program Manager - Residential Energy Programs

This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All. Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110. Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources. 

Starting Salary: $70,012.80 - $90,001.60 Annually

*This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

This is a term-limited position with funding available through December 2029. Extension beyond the initial contract is subject to project scope requirements and approved funding.

Description of Role

Colorado has received approximately $140 million from the Department of Energy to implement two income-qualified Home Energy Rebate programs: Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR). This position will primarily support the HER program, although duties will cross both Home Energy Rebates programs, and with other team program tasks as assigned. The HER program is an income-qualified rebate program that grants rebates through efficiency reductions in whole-building energy usage through modeled energy savings. This program will focus on two main building types - multifamily buildings 50,000 square feet or larger, and manufactured housing or mobile homes. Additionally, this position will support vendor management, grant management, and contract management. The Home Energy Rebates Program Associate will also have the opportunity to work on emerging tasks such as workforce, communications and engagement, and building decarbonization as it relates to the Home Energy Rebates Programs, HEAR and HER.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management & Operations Support

• Program Delivery & Performance: Support the end-to-end implementation of the Home Energy Rebate (HER) program, ensuring alignment with project plans, program goals, compliance standards, and daily project management needs.

• Stakeholder Management: Support team engagement with the unique stakeholder groups of the HER program including consumers, contractors, and groups that support the building and community segments of large multifamily buildings and manufactured/mobile home communities. Contribute to outreach and engagement objectives, collateral development, and in-person events throughout the state.  

• Rebate and Payment Processing: Routinely review a sample of rebate applications, evaluate for accuracy, resolve any discrepancies with vendor, and process payment in the Salesforce system.  

• Vendor Management: Track performance, review all deliverables, and process monthly invoices.

• Budget & Financial Tracking: Track program expenditures and contractor costs, ensuring full adherence to state and federal funding requirements.

• General Support: Execute additional programmatic and project-related tasks as assigned. Coordinate with internal CEO teams for cross-departmental collaboration.

• Continuous Improvement – identify opportunities to deliver the HER and other team programs more efficiently and improve program outcomes. 

Research & Reporting

• Performance & Milestone Reporting: Track progress toward key program goals, and compile evaluation data. Support with program closeout, federal reporting, final program data consolidation and analysis. 

• Help develop, monitor, and report on progress toward program operational measures and goals.

• Participate in the evaluation of program outcomes and propose changes to the Unit Director for program improvements and to support the annual strategic planning process.

• Assist in the research and development of leading building policy and legislative activities.

• Help promote data-driven decision making through the collection and utilization of program data.

• Support research projects, including the development of strategic work plans, scopes of work, project deliverables, and corresponding state and federal budgets.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Four years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (public administration, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, etc.) and three years of professional experience.

• Background in grant management, administration, policy or reporting.

• Highly motivated and detail oriented.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships.

• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.

• Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Colorado Energy Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work with government administered rebate programs.

• Previous work administering and reporting on federal grants.

• Demonstrated curiosity and passion for effecting positive change in Colorado’s building sector.

• Previous outreach and engagement work with large multi-family buildings and/or housing partners.

• Knowledge about energy and/or residential energy issues in Colorado strongly preferred.

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.  

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental plans

• State paid life insurance policy of $50,000

• Choice of 2 retirement plans

• 401K and 457 plans

• State paid Short Term Disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union Membership

• RTD pass

• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.  If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at [email protected].

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.