Senior Program Manager - SPARK

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.

Reducing greenhouse gas pollution and advancing zero emission vehicles, energy efficiency and clean energy are essential to preserving and protecting Colorado’s way of life. These actions defend the health of our communities and natural environment, provide access to lower cost clean energy resources for rural and urban areas, increase investment and economic growth opportunities, and expand clean energy jobs. As part of our mission we serve the people of Colorado with programs focusing on weatherization, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles and a regulatory and legislative agenda to promote the interests of all Coloradans.

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 Range: $85,009.60 - $ 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.

The US Department of Energy has announced its intent to award the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) a $250 million grant through the Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) initiative. CEO is hiring a Senior Program Manager to oversee the negotiation of the award agreement between CEO and the Department of Energy. This person will also oversee negotiations with Xcel Energy, the key partner organization and main subgrantee on the agreement.

Once the award is final, this role will transition to a senior program management and oversight role. An ideal candidate will have experience managing federal funds, working on federal procurement, negotiating, executing and overseeing large contracts, and managing complex, multi-party projects.

• Manage the negotiation of award between the US Department of Energy and the Colorado Energy Office, getting from award to contract no later than April 2027.
• Coordinate internal budgeting and planning processes to ensure adequate funding coverage for staff responsibilities throughout the…