Energy Deputy Program Manager

BDO USA Experienced Career Site; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Benefits subject to eligibility

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to oversee the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs, ensuring eligibility under local, state, and federal regulations and maintaining proper documentation for eligible expenses.

The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, interaction with client agencies and senior program staff, and oversight to deliver compliant, high-quality results while supporting audits and ensuring profitability.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience with state and local governments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prepare for Federal audits.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and tracks agency spends and project progress.
• Interfaces with client agency and senior program staff.
• Ensures timely, high-quality results to support client goals.
• Maintains high-quality service and the firm's reputation for client service.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Compliance & monitoring

Federal reporting

Procurement

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

This role is responsible for overseeing the development, administration, and monitoring of federally funded programs and projects being implemented. The primary responsibility will be to ensure that programs are eligible under local, state and federal regulations, adhere to the outlined program guidelines and procedures, and maintain proper documentation to support all eligible expenses incurred by the client/agency. The Deputy Program Manager is expected to provide high-level expertise across a broad range of subject matter areas including project management, compliance and monitoring, federal reporting, procurement, construction and eligibility standards applicable for each project.

Job Duties:

• Manages and tracks agency spends and project progress
• Interfaces with client agency, as well as senior program staff
• Ensures the delivery of timely, effective, and high-quality results to support the goals of the client/agency
• Ensures provision of high-quality service to all clients, taking action as necessary to maintain the firm's high reputation for superior client services
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads Team Leads and Case Managers

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Experience:

• Three or more years’ experience with state and local governments, and the types of initiatives necessary to help them build their economy and culture, required

Software:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software), required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to internally monitor all program and project activities to ensure quality control and quality assurance and be prepared for Federal audits of program activities
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products
• Demonstrated success in program execution, client relationships, and profitability
• Proven track record of leading a team and accomplishing successful business results
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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