Strategic Advisor, State Energy Programs & Rebates (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Innovative Technology Partnerships (ITP), a Cogent Security Company, seeks a Strategic Advisor to support the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). You will assist the Pillar Manager for SEP and HER, coordinating analysis, memos, and milestones across two programs and external partners.

The role emphasizes advisory work, calendar management, and cross-program collaboration to keep initiatives progressing while handling sensitive matters with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, public administration, or related field; 16 years experience may substitute.
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant experience; Master’s may substitute for two years.
• Public sector project and program management knowledge.
• Research techniques and report writing; strong business English.
• Knowledge of State and Federal labor laws and regulations.
• Analytical techniques for project/program management and data analysis.
• Computer software used for data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior support resource to the Pillar Manager across SEP and HER.
• Coordinate analysis, options, and recommended actions.
• Prepare memos, briefings, talking points, and correspondence.
• Drive pillar initiatives with defined workstreams and milestones.
• Maintain pillar status reporting and integrated schedules.
• Coordinate with SCEP program areas on cross-cutting issues.
• Support onboarding and orientation for staff joining programs.
• Manage sensitive tasks across both programs.

Skills

Program management

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Research techniques

Business English

Analytical techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / business / public admin

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DOE systems

Job description

Innovative Technology Partnerships (ITP), a Cogent Security Company, seeks a Strategic Advisor to support the DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). You will assist the Pillar Manager for SEP and HER, coordinating analysis, memos, and milestones across two programs and external partners.

The role emphasizes advisory work, calendar management, and cross-program collaboration to keep initiatives progressing while handling sensitive matters with discretion.