Federal Program Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: DCE-OEN-2026-221279-FRD
Department: DCE-Department of Conservation and Energy
Division: Office of Energy
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of Energy
The Office of Energy promotes the efficient use and responsible management of energy in the state. It helps maximize Louisiana's energy potential by exploring all energy sources and by reducing current energy consumption through education, energy-use studies, and demonstrations of energy-efficient technologies.
This position is located within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge, LA. The Federal Energy Program Manager is a senior-level program manager responsible for assisting the Statewide Program Manager 2 in the administration and execution of federally funded energy programs.
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 the 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.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: 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.
Applicants with knowledge of managing federal grants are encouraged to apply.
This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.
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 applications 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.
Applicants are encouraged to attach their transcripts by the closing date of this announcement. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail. Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application.
Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: 225-219-1041. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111.
*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 State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at
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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• 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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• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
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• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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