Energy Program Manager

$61,110 - $94,806/Yr

Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Moines, IA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Energy Program Manager positions at the Iowa Economic Development Authority are responsible for managing federal and state grants and loans related to energy programs. These roles involve application review, compliance monitoring, policy development, and providing technical assistance to stakeholders. The Energy Program Managers will play a crucial role in fostering sustainable energy solutions and ensuring adherence to program regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer state and federal funding programs related to energy.
• Lead or assist with Iowa Energy Office applications for federal or other funding available to State Energy Offices.
• Develop proposals, communicate with stakeholders, and create program procedures and materials.
• Review applications and proposals submitted to Iowa Energy Office programs.
• Monitor grantee project progress and ensure compliance with regulations and program requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders.
• Assist in developing federal and state loan program policies and procedures.
• Conduct research on eligible loan project types.
• Coordinate marketing and provide technical assistance to applicants for federal and state loan programs.
• Oversee loan application review process, including the review of applications for programmatic eligibility and coordinating financial analysis with other departments in the agency.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, corporate finance, journalism, or marketing.
• Experience equal to two years of full-time work that involved responsibility for interpreting laws, rules and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial, or technical related or program data.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above required experience for each year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal and state program/grant management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting skills and expertise.
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage with 90% premium coverage by the State.
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) defined benefit plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual.
• Continuous learning opportunities through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
• Access to confidential counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Diverse and inclusive workplace.