Strategic Energy Program Growth Lead

Cadmus; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) program

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance program

Job summary

Cadmus seeks an entrepreneurial leader to grow our Energy Program Administration practice, developing strategy, securing clients, and leading program operations to achieve decarbonization and energy-savings goals.

The role requires 10+ years in energy programs, strong leadership, and a track record of building growth, with the ability to manage relationships with utilities, regulators, and stakeholders globally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in energy efficiency, clean energy, or utility program administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience launching energy programs or scaling new business lines.
• Proven business development and sales success.
• Strong understanding of utility program design and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and business development skills.
• Proficient in MS Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts for program administration and program implementation opportunities, including pipeline development, opportunity qualification, capture strategy, and proposal leadership with utilities, state agencies, and other funding entities.
• Develop and execute a growth-oriented business plan to build and scale a program administration and implementation practice, including go-to-market strategy, service definition, target markets, staffing model, and multi-year revenue and margin targets.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, evaluation, program design, and data analytics teams to shape differentiated offerings that leverage firm capabilities and respond to evolving regulatory, market transformation, and equity priorities.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, regulators, community-based organizations, and industry partners to identify new opportunities, influence program design, and position the firm as a trusted and innovative program administrator.
• Provide executive oversight of program delivery to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and achievement of savings, participation, and equity objectives—while maintaining focus on growth, scalability, and repeatable delivery models.

Skills

Energy program leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cadmus seeks an entrepreneurial leader to grow our Energy Program Administration practice, developing strategy, securing clients, and leading program operations to achieve decarbonization and energy-savings goals.

The role requires 10+ years in energy programs, strong leadership, and a track record of building growth, with the ability to manage relationships with utilities, regulators, and stakeholders globally.