Manager-Energy Assistance (RICHMOND, VA, US, 23219)

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks a senior leader to direct energy assistance programs and EnergyShare initiatives across its service territories. You will advocate for customers, oversee program administration, partnerships, and regulatory compliance to balance affordability with company objectives.

You will lead a team of managers and staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and effective program delivery in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading managers, supervisors, and professional staff in a complex operational environment.
• Extensive knowledge of utility customer assistance programs, energyShare, collections practices, and customer service processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements affecting credit practices, customer protections, energy assistance programs, and utility operations.
• Experience developing and managing large-scale programs, budgets, contracts, and community partnerships.
• Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen, including budget management, forecasting, performance measurement, and program evaluation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of supervisors, analysts, and program managers responsible for energy assistance program delivery.
• Oversees program funding, agency partnerships, community engagement, performance measurement, and regulatory reporting.
• Directs outreach activities and training for agencies and partners to support program delivery.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, utility commission requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to promote consistent messaging and broaden organizational visibility.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Energy assistance programs

Project management

SAP CORE

Education

Bachelor

Tools

SAP CORE

Job description

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Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.Review the position below and.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and administration of energy assistance programs and EnergyShare initiatives that support vulnerable customers across Dominion Energy service territories. The role provides leadership, oversight, and advocacy for customer assistance strategies, energy assistance program administration, community partnerships, and regulatory compliance activities to ensure customers have access to appropriate resources while balancing customer affordability, regulatory obligations, and company financial objectives. Serves as an advocate within the community and across the Company to increase awareness, understanding, and effective use of available assistance programs, partnering with internal stakeholders to promote consistent messaging and broader organizational visibility.

• Leads a team of supervisors, analysts, and program managers responsible for energy assistance program delivery, agency relationships, and customer advocacy initiatives.
• Accountable for establishing program goals, managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, driving operational excellence, and ensuring consistent application of customer assistance guidelines across all customer service channels in DEV/NC.
• Directs outreach activities, internal and external stakeholder coordination, and training efforts for agencies and other business partners to support effective program delivery and customer education.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, utility commission requirements, company policies, and internal controls related to customer assistance and customer protections.
• Reviews legislative and regulatory proposals and responds to interrogatories regarding customer assistance and affordability programs.
• Assesses business impacts and recommends strategic responses.
• Oversees EnergyShare activities and related energy assistance programs, including oversight of program funding, agency partnerships, community engagement, performance measurement, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional initiatives designed to support low-income customers, seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other customers experiencing financial hardship.
• Maintains key relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, community partners, and company stakeholders to advance customer assistance objectives and enhance community impact.
• Monitors key drivers and metrics such as outreach events, customer awareness, program participation, agency performance, and program effectiveness to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
• Provides business oversight and input for systems, tools, and reporting that support customer assistance operations.
• Connects customer assistance priorities to the broader Customer Experience organization by collaborating with product teams, CX journey teams, Customer Care Operations, Credit, Billing, Payments, and other partners to identify customer pain points, improve program accessibility, and support an integrated customer experience.
• Leads and develops management and professional staff through coaching, performance management, succession planning, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Supports emergency response, storm restoration, and business continuity efforts by ensuring customer assistance and credit-related programs adapt effectively during major events and service disruptions.
• Performs safety observations and driving observations (with commentary) for all field employees.
• Must be available to provide storm support as requested, by fulfilling assigned storm role.

10+ years of significant directly related leadership experience, including management experience in customer service, customer assistance, credit operations, program administration, community partnerships, or related areas.

• Demonstrated success leading managers, supervisors, and professional staff in a complex operational environment.
• Extensive knowledge of utility customer assistance programs, affordability initiatives, EnergyShare, collections practices, credit operations, and customer service processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements affecting credit practices, customer protections, energy assistance programs, and utility operations.
• Experience developing and managing large-scale programs, budgets, contracts, and community partnerships.
• Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen, including budget management, forecasting, performance measurement, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership and build collaborative relationships across business units and external organizations.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes and the ability to assess operational implications of proposed changes.
• Strong project management and strategic planning skills with demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong relationship management, vendor management, negotiation, and partnership development capabilities.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, organizational change, and operational transformation.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer advocacy, employee development, diversity of thought, and community engagement.
• Experience with SAP CORE, preferred.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s): Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Communications

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required.

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What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$116300 - $151100

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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