Energy Program Manager

Center Forward; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare contribution (80% premium)

Matching retirement contribution (100% up to 5%)

Hybrid and flexible work schedules

Performance-based bonuses

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Center Forward is looking for an Energy Program Manager in Washington, D.C. This role involves managing the organization's energy portfolio, leading key conferences, and executing a programming agenda in response to legislative developments.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be proficient in GSuite and Microsoft Office, and be passionate about energy issues. The position offers a salary range of $75,000 – $85,000 and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in GSuite and Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of government, legislative, and executive processes is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute programming agenda for energy issues.
• Lead annual Energy Innovation Conference and Energy Summit.
• Track and analyze legislative and industry developments.
• Conduct research and analysis for policy basics.
• Establish relationships with legislative committee staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Education

Knowledge of government and legislative processes

Tools

GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Center Forward seeks a hard-charging, collaborative Energy Program Manager to manage and implement a programming agenda for energy issues. This individual should be inspired by our mission to provide centrist allies with the information they need to craft common-sense solutions and support those allies in turning those ideas into tangible results.

The primary role of the Energy Program Manager in the organization is to develop, coordinate, and execute a robust programming agenda to achieve organizational goals specifically related to the latest legislative and industry developments on energy issues. The Energy Program Manager will report to the Executive Director and will succeed by:

• Serving as the team lead in all matters within the energy portfolio to plan and develop issue-oriented programming to satisfy the needs of current stakeholders and engage new, prospective stakeholders
• Leading the execution of Center Forward’s Annual Energy Innovation Conference in a TBD domestic location
• Leading the creation and execution of Center Forward’s Annual Energy Summit in Washington, D.C
• Tracking and analyzing legislative, industry, and regulatory developments and proposals important to stakeholders and keep the team apprised of new information
• Conducting legislative and third-party research, analysis, fact-checking, and editing to draft policy Basics series
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with committee staff, legislative directors, and legislative assistants
• Working with ally convener and policy organizations to promote Center Forward’s initiatives and programming
• Setting up and maintaining detailed files and records of all work
• Answering routine inquiries when necessary and be able to speak professionally about the work and brand of Center Forward
• Performing various other duties that may be assigned from time to time based on the needs of the organization

Are you someone who:

• Is a passionate and creative problem solver?
• Is a collaborator and team player?
• Is an excellent communicator – written and verbal?
• Is detail-oriented while remaining flexible?
• Is excited by a fast-paced work environment?
• Is able to persevere through difficult situations with composure and humor?
• Is eager to learn and grow?

Additional qualifications include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in GSuite, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Knowledge of government, legislative, and executive processes is helpful but not required

Compensation and Benefits

Center Forward is an organization that believes work and life should be in balance. We offer transparency about pay ranges and competitive benefits.

The salary range for the Energy Program Manager position (salaried, exempt) is $75,000 – $85,000 USD.

Benefits at Center Forward include:

• Generous contribution (80% of monthly premium) to a co‑pay healthcare and (100% of monthly premium) to a co‑pay dental and vision plan.
• Matching retirement/IRA contribution equal to 100% of the employee salary deferral contributions up to the first 5%
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Flexible paid vacation leave (PTO) and liberal leave schedules
• Performance‑based bonuses
• Student loan repayment
• And other benefits, further details provided upon request

Organization Summary

Center Forward brings together members of Congress, not‑for‑profits, academic experts, trade associations, corporations, and unions to find common ground. Our mission is to give centrist allies the information they need to craft common‑sense solutions and provide them with the support they need to turn those ideas into results.

Center Forward is an equal opportunity employer. Our jobs are open to all applications regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.