Senior Program Manager, Geothermal

Overview

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 collaborative and talented workplace with a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues, and manager, and CEO leadership.

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

This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office.

Starting Salary: $85,009.60 - $ Annually

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

The Senior Program Manager will provide critical programmatic support and shape key market development in the geothermal energy market on the Building Innovation & Energy Finance team at CEO.

• Manage the implementation of the Geothermal Energy Grant program and, if necessary, oversee a 3rd party administrator for the program.
• Support CEO’s implementation of the Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering.
• Help oversee implementation of a geothermal energy outreach and engagement plan, as well as updating and revising CEO’s strategic plan as required.
• Act as CEO’s representative for all geothermal inquiries and lead coordination with key state agency partnerships and the Governor’s Office.
• Work with CEO’s policy and regulatory team to propose strategic policy initiatives for the geothermal sector.
• Foster a strong network of geothermal stakeholders and manage a Colorado Geothermal Advisory Council.
• Occasional travel around the State to build and manage relationships with community partners.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the Geothermal Energy Grant program outreach engagement plan, as well as updating and revising the CEO geothermal strategic plan as required.
• Represent CEO to prospective partners and key collaborators.
• Follow key developments in the geothermal space.
• Perform all necessary program administration duties including procurement, vendor/grantee invoicing and reporting, and budget management.
• Develop and manage program and project‑level data collection and reporting for internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
• Assist in advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.

• As needed, provide support and leadership to other programs and initiatives on the SIFI team.
• Conduct research on a variety of energy‑related issues and technologies as needed.
• Help promote data‑driven decision making through the collection and utilization of program data.
• 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.

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience, including at least 2–3 years of management experience.
• Knowledge of geothermal heating/cooling systems and/or energy generation.
• Knowledge of energy consumption and management practices.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative as well as the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite.

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.

• Annual leave accrued  hours per month (4 weeks a year).
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours per month (10 days a year).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Medical and dental plans.
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