Director of Energy Programs

Department-of-Energ; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy in Virginia seeks a Director of Energy Programs to lead a portfolio of federal and state energy initiatives, oversee grant administration, budgeting, and program implementation. The role focuses on energy affordability, grid reliability, and clean energy development across multiple programs and offices.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with stakeholders, and guide policy implementation to advance the Virginia Energy Plan while ensuring compliance and reporting

Qualifications

• Significant experience in federal and state grant management, including grant writing, award administration, procurement, contracting, budgeting, reimbursement review, compliance, and reporting.
• Knowledge of major energy sector programs and funding opportunities, such as grid resilience, energy efficiency, solar, offshore wind, distributed energy resources, transportation electrification, and public-sector energy management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, and experience applying fiscal controls, internal controls, and audit-ready grant administration practices.
• Experience managing complex energy or infrastructure programs involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, subrecipients, and public-sector partners.
• Knowledge of public procurement and contract administration, including development of scopes of work, vendor oversight, and project performance tracking.
• Familiarity with grants management platforms and data systems used for application intake, award management, contracting, invoicing, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare grant applications, executive briefings, guidance documents, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and pursue federal and state funding opportunities, including competitive grants and other strategic funding sources.
• Experience setting program priorities and balancing resources against program needs
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer-based business and communication applications such as Microsoft Office and other project management software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing or supporting public media, GIS, and website content
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff supervision and manage programs including Home Energy Rebate Programs.
• Oversee the Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Subgrant.
• Oversee Distributed Generation Solutions efforts including residential and community solar.
• Oversee Virginia Energy Connect and Virginia Energy Management Program.
• Support the State Energy Office Director with operations, budgeting, and implementation of the Virginia Energy Plan.

Skills

Grant management

Energy programs

Grant compliance

Program management

Procurement

Grants platforms

Communication

Funding opportunities

Prioritization

MS Office / PM software

Stakeholder management

Public media / GIS

Driver's license

Job description

Title: Director of Energy Programs

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: Commensurate up to $130,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is in search of a Director of Energy Programs to support the growing portfolio of complex federal and state energy programs and assures that economic opportunity and energy affordability are prioritized across policies, initiatives, programs and related goals and objectives of the State Energy Office and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and managing programs that include:

• Home Energy Rebate Programs
• Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP)
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Subgrant
• Distributed Generation Solutions efforts including residential and community solar
• Virginia Energy Connect
• Virginia Energy Management Program
• Support the State Energy Office Director with operations, budgeting, and implementation of the Virginia Energy Plan.

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in order to qualify for this position:

• Significant experience in federal and state grant management, including grant writing, award administration, procurement, contracting, budgeting, reimbursement review, compliance, and reporting.
• Knowledge of major energy sector programs and funding opportunities, such as grid resilience, energy efficiency, solar, offshore wind, distributed energy resources, transportation electrification, and public-sector energy management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200, and experience applying fiscal controls, internal controls, and audit-ready grant administration practices.
• Experience managing complex energy or infrastructure programs involving multiple stakeholders, contractors, subrecipients, and public-sector partners.
• Knowledge of public procurement and contract administration, including development of scopes of work, vendor oversight, and project performance tracking.
• Familiarity with grants management platforms and data systems used for application intake, award management, contracting, invoicing, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare grant applications, executive briefings, guidance documents, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and pursue federal and state funding opportunities, including competitive grants and other strategic funding sources.
• Experience setting program priorities and balancing resources against program needs
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer-based business and communication applications such as Microsoft Office and other project management software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing or supporting public media, GIS, and website content
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record

This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. In addition, individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.