Federal Weatherization Program Lead

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Commerce seeks a Weatherization Federal Team Supervisor (COM 5) to oversee federal weatherization programs in Washington. You will lead advisory groups, coordinate with nonprofits and tribes, ensure contract compliance, and drive program improvements across energy initiatives.

You will supervise a team, manage budgets, and align policies with agency goals while supporting statewide equity in housing and energy outcomes. Travel and hybrid work are possible.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, or related field (professional-level experience in governmental contracting, program/project management, or accounting may substitute year for year for the degree)
• A graduate degree or advanced degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Four years of professional-level experience in community, trade, or economic development with any combination of the following: Federal and state grant and loan administration; Program management and evaluation; Procurement and contracting.
• One or more years’ experience supervising or managing professional staff, including hiring staff, training and development, assigning work, evaluating performance, and taking corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and solicit input from program advisory groups, technical experts, and external stakeholders to facilitate collaborative discussions and advance program goals.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance program goals.
• Provide expert-level technical assistance to nonprofits, tribes, and local governments on program start-up and contract requirements, ensuring compliance and successful implementation.
• Represent and advocate on behalf of all Commerce weatherization programs and identify other funding opportunities available to applicants through other Commerce programs.
• Develop, promote, and maintain strong and strategic partnerships with non-profit organizations, private associations, federal funding agencies, other state agencies, consumer advocates, and local governments.
• Develop and oversee administrative procedures and staff resources.
• Determine and assess project opportunities, programs, and organizational goals and adjust resource levels associated with mandatory requirements.
• Oversee development, implementation, and updates of program rules, policies, and technical manuals.
• Review and approve the Allocation Formula for federally funded programs, identify any updates or inconsistencies in allocation or leveraging.
• Ensure all contracts meet statutory requirements, program rules, the agency’s performance standards, and the appropriate authorizing authority.
• Review and approve all contracts prior to circulation to the Section Supervisor, Managing Director, Assistant Director, and grantees for signatures.
• Determine and assess project opportunities, programs, and production goals and adjust resource levels associated with mandatory requirements.
• Lead the design, management, and facilitation of the state annual funding application and rating processes.
• Act as a recognized low- and moderate-income weatherization subject matter expert, with a focus on federally funded programs.
• Represent the Weatherization Unit, Energy Division, and the agency at local, state, regional, and national meetings as the federal grants subject matter expert

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, accounting, or related field

Graduate degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Contract management databases

Project management software

Cloud-based productivity tools

Job description

The Department of Commerce seeks a Weatherization Federal Team Supervisor (COM 5) to oversee federal weatherization programs in Washington. You will lead advisory groups, coordinate with nonprofits and tribes, ensure contract compliance, and drive program improvements across energy initiatives.

You will supervise a team, manage budgets, and align policies with agency goals while supporting statewide equity in housing and energy outcomes. Travel and hybrid work are possible.