Director of Energy Programs & Grants

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

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