Federal Energy Program Manager; Energy

Office of Energy

The Office of Energy promotes the efficient use and responsible management of energy in the state. It helps maximize Louisiana's energy potential by exploring all energy sources and by reducing current energy consumption through education, energy-use studies, and demonstrations of energy-efficient technologies.

This position is located within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge, LA. The Federal Energy Program Manager is a senior level program manager responsible for assisting the Statewide Program Manager 2 in the administration and execution of federal funded energy programs.

• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• 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.

• Experience and/or knowledge managing federal grants

Probational

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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