Salary : $62,000.12 – $80,000.18 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: EFA-ProgramMgrFinc-06.13.23
Department: Colorado Energy Office
Opening Date: 06/13/2023
Closing Date: 6/15/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Office of the Governor. 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 Office of the Governor will be accepted.
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 Strategic Initiatives and Finance (SIFI) team is primarily responsible for the development and deployment of new clean energy markets and technologies. SIFI has created a robust suite of offerings by identifying critical market gaps, developing key private and public sector partnerships, and designing targeted programmatic and policy solutions. SIFI focuses on providing the technical and financing resources to achieve market transformation, and uses data driven decision making to maximize and track program efficiency and impact.
The State of Colorado is a national leader in launching and scaling clean energy finance programs. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has created a robust suite of financial offerings by identifying critical market gaps, developing key private and public sector partnerships, and designing targeted programmatic and policy solutions. Notably, Colorado has one of the nation’s most successful Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs, which enables owners of eligible commercial and industrial buildings to finance up to 100% of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements. The Colorado Energy Office also developed and deployed the RENU Loan Program to offer attractive financing for residential energy upgrades. Both of these programs have helped to achieve measurable market transformation within the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $62,000.12 – $80,000.18 Annually
The Clean Energy Finance Program Manager will work to advance clean energy finance efforts in the state. The Program Manager will primarily support the design and management of finance programs in the commercial and residential sectors (including Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE)) and will conduct market and program research and provide administrative support to the Strategic Initiatives & Finance Division. This position offers a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to make real and measurable change in the clean energy space and work on innovative clean energy financing products.
The Program Manager will provide ongoing evaluation and management of existing clean energy finance programs, contribute thought leadership on SIFI’s clean energy finance vision, help maintain and grow a strong network of public and private partnerships, and help implement a new suite of financial programs and initiatives that will help the state achieve its Climate Goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage current CEO clean energy finance programs, including but not limited to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE), On-Bill Finance, IIJA funding, and other current or future programs.
- Lead research to identify, design, and launch new gap-filling finance programs. Possible sectors include low- and moderate-income (LMI) solar, EV infrastructure, R-PACE, and others.
- Perform all necessary program administration duties including procurement, vendor/grantee invoicing and reporting, and budget management.
- Develop and lead program marketing and advertising initiatives.
- Assume management of regular reporting for finance programs.
- Update and maintain program website pages on CEO’s website.
- Develop and manage program and project-level data collection and reporting for internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
- Establish and lead a long term collaboration with the Colorado Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)
- Manage all ongoing contracts and grants and be primary CEO relationship manager with CCEF including overseeing contracting and reporting requirements
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program Duties and Responsibilities
- Co-manage the Colorado New Energy Improvement District (the NEID or District) Board, which oversees PACE programming in the state to advance clean energy financing efforts in Colorado
- Manage the strategic growth and long term stewardship of the Colorado C-PACE program
- Coordinate all aspects of the NEID, including day-to-day operations and long-term strategy setting, and be accountable to the District Board
- Oversee relationships with the District’s third-party consultants (Program Administrator, legal counsel, accounting consultants, independent financial auditor, and others)
- Lead strategic and tactical directives of the Board
- Assess current program administration and revenue structures and propose changes in support of District self-sustainability and long-term program growth
- Serve as a point of contact for all C-PACE Program stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in project or program development and management.
- Familiarity with clean energy financing, concepts, and credit enhancements including loan loss reserves, interest rate buydowns, loan guarantees, and others
- Familiarity with and/or interest in innovative financing instruments such as C-PACE,, including program mechanics, program administration structures, revenue streams, and program scaling strategies
- Preference given to candidates with knowledge of energy consumption and management practices.
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrates a high level of initiative as well as the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your 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:
- Medical, dental and vision plan coverage – including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*
- Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*
- Wellness programs – participation can reduce employee premiums*
- Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*
- Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 12 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
- Retirement benefits** – including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans – https://www.copera.org/
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado’s Work-Life Discount Program
- Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
- Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support
- Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
- Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
**For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
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.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have thirty (30) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Employees who have not been fully vaccinated are encouraged (and may be required) to test before and/or wear a mask while spending time in person at the Energy Office.
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