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Department Information This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership.

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Description of Job Starting Salary: $73,008.00 - $85,009.60 Annually *This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week. This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office

The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office will be accepted. Driven by a landmark $140 million investment from the Department of Energy via the Inflation Reduction Act, Colorado is implementing two transformative, income-qualified initiatives: the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs.

Over the next few years, this funding will reshape Colorado's residential sector-lowering consumer utility bills, improving quality of life, transforming market standards, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Program Manager to play a vital role in residential decarbonization program administration. While this position will support both initiatives, the primary focus will be the HEAR program with distinct collaboration with the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)--referred to as HEAR/WAP.

Working closely with the Residential Decarbonization Team and senior program staff, this position will ensure seamless program delivery through vendor, grant, and contract management. Beyond core operations, this position will have the flexibility to innovate and contribute to emerging priorities, including workforce development, strategic communications, community engagement, and broader building decarbonization strategies. General Duties and Responsibilities Program Management: Maintain ownership of the daily management, delivery strategies, regulatory compliance, and federal reporting requirements for the HEAR/WAP program.

Independently develop, implement, and oversee Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) purchase orders, contracts, or grants awarded to subgrantees necessary to drive program implementation for WAP/HEAR and direct-to-consumer implementation as needed. Manage the full lifecycle of program contracts and purchase orders for vendors and subgrantees. This includes supporting procurement, reviewing and approving deliverables and invoices, and rigorously monitoring vendor performance.

Provide the broader Residential Decarbonization Team with meeting updates on performance, issues, and best practices. Cross-program Collaboration: Partner closely with the Colorado Energy Office's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), specifically the Senior Data Analyst, to steward and streamline income-qualified service delivery, leverage braided funding opportunities, and maximize energy-saving impacts for low-income Coloradans. Partner with WAP and CEO STAR team to ensure necessary programmatic and operational updates in Salesforce and other program delivery tools Support the broader Home Energy Rebate team in shaping implementation policies, focusing on workstream management and integration, policy and deliverable review, and evaluation of program guidance.

This includes co-faciliation of program management tools such as Monday.com Support strategic engagement with clean energy workforce groups and frontline community-based organizations to promote program adoption. Collaborate dynamically across the Heat Pump Tax Credit (HPTC) and HER program teams to ensure a seamlessly coordinated and integrated suite of energy offerings for residential homes and buildings. Reporting & Fiscal Management: Track and analyze program budgets, contractor expenditures; ensure alignment with state and federal funding requirements

Own the collection, tracking, and analysis of program data to measure KPIs, optimize rebate delivery, and ensure transparent progress reporting to DOE and other stakeholders as needed. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Three years of professional experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field ( public administration, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, et.) and 1 year of professional experience. Knowledge about energy and/or building energy programs in Colorado strongly preferred

Background in grant management, administration, or reporting. Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Highly motivated and detail oriented.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships. Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic.

Strong time management and organizational skills. Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite. Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Colorado Energy Office.

Preferred Qualifications Understanding of residential energy programs, adoption, and implementation. Previous work administering and reporting on federal grants. Demonstrated curiosity and passion for affecting positive change in Colorado's residential sector.

Supplemental Information To Apply: A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements. The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including: Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year) Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year) 11 paid holidays per year Medical and dental plans State paid life insurance policy of $50,000 Choice of 2 retirement plans 401K and 457 plans State paid Short Term Disability coverage Additional optional life and disability plans Credit Union Membership RTD pass Training and professional development To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us

Conditions of Employment Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.