Federal Energy Program Manager (Energy)

DCE-Conservation and Energy; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge seeks a Federal Energy Program Manager to oversee Home Energy Rebate Programs and coordinate across federal and state partners. The role requires managing program activities from design to closeout and ensuring alignment with agency goals.

You will monitor budgets, develop procedures, and provide leadership with regular briefings on program performance, compliance with DOE guidance, and relevant laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement plus four years of related experience.
• Master’s degree requirement plus three years of related experience.
• Doctorate requirement plus two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages HOMES and HEEHR program implementation from award through closeout.
• Serves as primary Office of Energy contact for day-to-day program coordination.
• Develops and maintains implementation plans, procedures, and guidance documents.
• Provides regular updates and recommendations to Office of Energy leadership.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state laws, DOE guidance, and policy requirements.

Skills

Program management

Policy coordination

Grant administration

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or business-related field

Master’s degree in physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or business-related field

Doctorate in physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or business-related field

Job description

Office of Energy – State Energy Office

The Office of Energy (OEN) strategically guides Louisiana’s energy landscape through thoughtful policy development, innovative technology integration, and comprehensive energy planning. The Office fosters innovation through partnerships, supports grant administration, and facilitates outreach and education activities. By promoting renewable and efficient energy solutions, the Office aligns energy development with Louisiana’s economic growth and environmental resilience goals, advancing the state’s energy future through strategic collaborations and informed policy decisions.

The Federal Energy Program Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Home Energy Rebate Programs on behalf of the Office of Energy.

A bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR A master's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus three years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR A doctorate in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus two years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

Additional duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages implementation of Louisiana's HOMES and HEEHR programs from award through closeout, ensuring successful execution of program goals,objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Serves as the primary Office of Energy contact for day-to-day program implementation and operational coordination.
• Develops and maintains implementation plans, operating procedures, guidance documents, internal controls, and other program administration tools.
• Provides regular program updates, briefings, and recommendations to Office of Energy leadership.
• Ensures program compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, award conditions, U.S.Department of Energy guidance, procurement requirements, and agency policies.
• Monitors grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursement requests, invoices, and financial performance to ensure appropriate use of federal funds.
• Serves as liaison among the Office of Energy, the U.S.Department of Energy, the Office of Community Development, contractors, utilities, local governments, community organizations, and other program stakeholders.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointment

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position may be filled as a full-time Classified Probationary appointment or may be filled as a Job Appointment. In the event that funds become available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: [e-mail]