State Energy Program and Home Energy Rebates Pillar Advisor

Cogent Security; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Security seeks a Strategic Advisor to support the DOE, State Energy Programs, and Home Energy Rebates pillar. The role drives cross-team initiatives, coordinates with SEP/HER leadership, and maintains consolidated status reporting to enable strategic decision-making.

Based in Washington, D.C., the role operates in a hybrid environment, coordinating with federal offices, State Energy Offices, and tribal or local partners to advance program objectives and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Arts in a related field; four years may substitute for the degree.
• Master’s degree preferred and valued.
• Extensive knowledge of public sector project and program management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior support resource to the Pillar Manager across SEP and HER, tracking status, risks, and open issues.
• Frame strategic questions and deliver written recommendations with options and trade-offs.
• Prepare the Pillar Manager for internal/external engagements with leadership and program stakeholders.
• Drive pillar initiatives through SEP and HER with defined workstreams, milestones, and due dates.
• Maintain pillar-level status reporting on obligations, expenditures, milestones, and staffing.
• Coordinate with SCEP support functions and ensure timely context-rich responses to requests.

Skills

Public sector PM

Research & reporting

Business English

Analytical techniques

Data analysis software

Communication & coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or public administration

Master’s degree preferred

16 years substituting for degree (if no degree)

Tools

PMP certification

DOE systems familiarity

Job description

Cogent Security seeks a Strategic Advisor to support the DOE, State Energy Programs, and Home Energy Rebates pillar. The role drives cross-team initiatives, coordinates with SEP/HER leadership, and maintains consolidated status reporting to enable strategic decision-making.

Based in Washington, D.C., the role operates in a hybrid environment, coordinating with federal offices, State Energy Offices, and tribal or local partners to advance program objectives and deliverables.