Policy & Planning Analyst III

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Serve as the Statewide Energy Program Manager for the Wyoming Military Department, leading initiatives that improve energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and support the long-term sustainability of military facilities across Wyoming. As the subject matter expert on federal and state energy and water conservation requirements, this position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders while advancing strategic energy management goals.

Key responsibilities include conducting energy audits and surveys, identifying and implementing energy conservation projects, reviewing and evaluating project proposals, and developing engineering recommendations to improve facility performance. This position manages utility metering infrastructure statewide, analyzes energy and water consumption data, performs life‑cycle cost analyses and savings‑to‑investment calculations, and monitors utility rates and usage to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.

The Energy Program Manager collaborates with facility managers to implement best practices that reduce resource consumption, responds to Army and National Guard Bureau data requests, and prepares a variety of required reports for federal and military reporting systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, project management, and strategic planning while directly supporting mission readiness, responsible stewardship of public resources, and the sustainability of Wyoming's military facilities.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement—pension and 457B plans to build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Human Resource Contact:
Molly Skala / molly.skala

• Manage the statewide energy program and serve as the subject matter expert for federal and state energy and water conservation laws, executive orders, and regulations.
• Initiate and implement projects identified as feasible in energy audits/surveys.
• Review, approve, or reject energy project submissions.
• Conduct energy audits and surveys.
• Submit quarterly reports for energy & water reporting systems, solid waste, installation status reports, and all DoD applicable databases.
• Produce life‑cycle cost analysis, savings‑to‑investment ratios, and other necessary reports and forms for energy conservation projects.
• Monitor and maintain the utility meter infrastructure across all facilities statewide.
• Use data from the metering program to troubleshoot utility deficiencies and recommend improved energy efficiency.
• Respond to Army and National Guard Bureau data calls.
• Conduct utility cost and use analysis.
• Compile and submit energy engineering recommendations.
• Work with military facility managers to implement audit findings, practices, and procedures to reduce consumption.
• Analyze and negotiate revisions of utility rates with utility companies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences or 5 years of experience in construction planning.
• General concept and understanding of military structure.
• Intrinsic motivation to complete tasks.
• Understanding/experience in construction software programs.

• Knowledge of comprehensive energy and utility planning focused on sustainable, cost‑effective, and resilient solutions.
• Knowledge of energy audit standards, demand response activities, and energy resilience initiatives.
• Project management, scheduling, and estimating skills.
• Scope of work development and procurement knowledge.
• Principles and methods of energy analysis, design, and layout for commercial building utilities.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a federal background check.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Business).
• Experience:
  
  0‑3 years of progressive work experience with knowledge equivalent to a Policy & Planning Analyst I; OR 4‑6 years of progressive work experience with knowledge equivalent to a Policy & Planning Analyst I.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations:
  None.

• Primarily performed in a standard office environment, but regular fieldwork and site visits across installations are required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Site visits involve walking, standing, occasional bending or stooping, and exposure to varying weather conditions and construction site hazards requiring appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer with moderate lifting of light objects and need for close visual acuity and fine dexterity.
• Occasional travel may be necessary for training or meetings.

• FLSA:
  Non‑exempt.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.