Associate Manager, Commercial Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Supervise the daily operations of residential, commercial, and pilot energy efficiency initiatives.

• Oversee program budgets, forecasts, key performance indicators (KPIs), and regulatory obligations.

• Lead interdisciplinary teams that include analysts, engineers, outreach specialists, and marketing staff.

• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet program goals.

• Assist in business development activities, program launches, transitions, and ongoing improvements.

• Design and implement pilot initiatives to assess innovative technologies and delivery methods.

• Perform analyses on cost-effectiveness, energy savings, and market potential.

• Track trends in energy efficiency, flexible load management, and distributed energy resources.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, manufacturers, and community stakeholders.

• Lead teams responsible for project evaluations, incentive processing, and performance reporting.

• Create and sustain workflow documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process automation strategies.

• Present program performance metrics and insights to stakeholders.

• Work with IT and reporting teams to prioritize data requests and improve visualization tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in energy efficiency, utility program management, or consulting.

• At least 2 years of experience in managing cross-functional teams and client relationships.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced expertise in Excel.

• Familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.

• Experience with pilot programs, retail and midstream product strategies, or HVAC and lighting technologies.

• Knowledge of Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs), Measurement & Verification (M&V) protocols, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, CEM, BPI, RESNET, or Six Sigma are preferred.

• Proven experience working with underserved communities and engaging diverse stakeholders.

• Understanding of state regulatory processes, filings, and protocols regarding energy utilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs.

• Confidential accommodation support.

• Benefit offerings referenced in the Transparency in Coverage Act materials.