Director of Strategic Energy Programs
hace 29 días
Baltimore
Job Description Director of Strategic Energy Programs (Federal & Higher Education) Job Posting Mid Atlantic Preferred/Hybrid MD Energy Advisors (MDEA) is a rapidly growing energy advisory and program management firm that partners with utilities, institutions, and large commercial clients to deliver complex energy and infrastructure solutions. We support utility- and federally funded programs across the United States and work closely with real estate owners, higher-education institutions, manufacturers, and other large energy users to design and execute impactful energy initiatives. As we continue to scale our federal and institutional work, we are seeking a Director of Strategic Energy Programs (Federal & Higher Education) to lead high-impact programs, manage senior external relationships, and help build repeatable, enterprise-value-driven delivery models. This role will initially focus on managing MDEA’s relationship with a utility under its Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) program, while also expanding and overseeing MDEA’s ESCO-supported work with colleges and universities. This is a senior, externally facing role that blends program leadership, relationship management, and strategic growth. The Director will serve as MDEA’s day-to-day lead for utility- and ESCO-driven programs, ensuring disciplined execution while helping build repeatable, scalable delivery models. As part of MDEA’s broader higher-education portfolio, this role will also support continued work with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) alongside other public and private institutions, reflecting MDEA’s long-standing commitment to mission-aligned, high-quality energy solutions. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Federal & Utility Program Leadership (UESC) • Serve as the primary relationship manager for MDEA’s UESC work with the utility and other utility partners, • Coordinate closely with utility stakeholders to support opportunity development, project execution, reporting, and issue resolution, • Oversee UESC projects from early development through Task Order execution, construction, and closeout, • Ensure alignment with federal requirements, utility processes, and MDEA quality standards, • Lead MDEA’s ESCO-supported work for colleges and universities, including commissioning, retro-commissioning, audits, and related services, • Serve as the primary interface between MDEA, ESCO partners, and institutional stakeholders, • Coordinate internal engineering, project management, and utility incentive teams to deliver consistent outcomes, • Support repeatable delivery models across multiple campuses and portfolios Strategic Growth & Program Development • Help identify, shape, and prioritize new UESC and ESCO opportunities in federal and higher-education markets, • Support proposal development, scopes of work, and pricing strategies for utility- and ESCO-led pursuits, • Work with MDEA leadership to standardize workflows, templates, and playbooks for federal and higher-education program delivery, • Contribute to strategic planning related to utilities, ESCO partners, and institutional clients Cross-Portfolio Support (Strategic Overlay Only) • During periods of variable workload within federal and higher-education programs, provide strategic oversight and support to select Commercial Solutions initiatives where appropriate, • Support may include process improvement, quality control, escalation management, or system design—particularly where work intersects with ESCOs, utilities, or institutional clients Internal Coordination & Quality Control • Serve as the internal “quarterback” across business development, engineering, and operations for assigned programs, • Track schedules, risks, budgets, and milestones at the program and portfolio level, • Proactively surface issues and recommend mitigation strategies, • Ensure delivery aligns with MDEA’s values and reputation for professionalism, clarity, and trust QUALIFICATIONS Required: • Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering, energy management, sustainability, public policy, business, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MBA, MPA, MS, or similar) preferred but not required., • 8–15+ years of experience in federal energy programs, UESC/ESPC, ESCO delivery, or higher-education energy projects, • UESC and ESPC contracting structures, • ESCO delivery and partner coordination models, • Federal and institutional procurement and decision-making processes, • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs, • Experience working with colleges and universities, including large or portfolio-based campuses, • Experience working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or other mission-driven institutions MD Energy Advisors offers competitive salaries and benefits. We put a premium on work-life balance, offering flexibility with our remote team. We also offer: • Medical, dental and vision health insurance, • 401k, • Paid time off and paid holidays, • Wellness Reimbursement, • Professional Development Reimbursement