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Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: DCE-OEN-2026-224450-ANH
Department: DCE-Conservation and Energy
Division: Office of Energy
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
At the Office of Energy, our mission is to promote the efficient use and responsible management of energy throughout Louisiana. We work to maximize the state's energy potential by exploring diverse energy resources, advancing energy efficiency, and reducing energy consumption through education, research, and innovative energy technologies that benefit communities across the state.
We're looking for a Federal Energy Program Manager to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this senior-level role, you will assist the Statewide Program Manager 2 in the administration, oversight, and successful execution of federally funded energy programs that support Louisiana's energy goals and long-term sustainability.
If you're a strategic leader with a passion for energy innovation, program management, and public service, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana's energy future while helping drive initiatives that benefit citizens, businesses, and communities statewide.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR
A master's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, or a business-related field plus three years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR
A doctorate in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, or a business-related field plus two years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
This role requires a dynamic professional with a diverse skill set, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects across a wide range of energy initiatives. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direction and review of funds to ensure proper allocation and expenditure of funds, alignment with budget, and compliance with funding source requirements; monitors performance of contractors and grantees.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure program/project compliance with applicable laws.
• Provides financial oversight of federal and state energy programs, including fund allocation, budget tracking, and expenditure analysis to ensure accountability and compliance with all funding source requirements.
• Serves as a liaison for all federal and state energy initiatives, collaborating with internal teams, external stakeholders, nonprofit partners, and governmental entities to coordinate energy-related projects and funding opportunities.
• Applies analytical skills to evaluate program performance.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits performance reports, including required quarterly and annual reports to the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE).
• Develops, drafts, and oversees contracts and procurement instruments, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring alignment with program objectives, budgetary constraints, and compliance with federal and state procurement regulations.
• Monitors contractor and subrecipient performance, including timely reporting, adherence to deliverables, and compliance with scope of work.
• May represent the agency on boards, coalitions, associations and panels in meetings with private industry, nonprofit organizations, and governmental officials in matters relative to energy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and or knowledge managing federal grants

Positions-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
The Department of Conservation and Energy is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources
Department of Conservation and Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email:
The Department of Conservation and Energy is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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