Position Summary

This position will lead the PSC's programmatic operations for the Home Energy Rebates (HER) Programs for the Energy Incentives and Rebates team in the Office of Energy and Innovation (OEI). The position will be responsible for duties related to analyzing complex financial, operational, and legislative information, such as analyses of program budget and expenditures, program policies and procedures, applicable federal and state legislation, administrative codes, and program guidance, to inform program operations and decision making.

The position will be the primary liaison responsible for coordination and collaborative efforts with the Department of Energy, other PSC staff, other state agencies, the third-party program administrator, program implementers, and program stakeholders. This position will work with other OEI staff and the program administrator to define program goals and develop analysis, written reports, visualizations, presentations, and other materials to communicate program status, performance, and progress toward goals.

The position will be responsible for the oversight of program administrators and implementers to ensure that program delivery and implementation strictly comply with applicable Federal statutes, Wisconsin state statutes, and program requirements and guidance established by the Department of Energy. The position will develop and recommend adjustments to HER policies and procedures and exercise oversight of key program functions within the PSC's duties including budgeting, contract management, investigation and resolution of customer issues, and stakeholder relations.

To review the full position description, email Benjamin Harwell at [email protected]

This position is slated to expire October 18th, 2030 or through the availability of funding, whichever expires first. The selected candidate must be a Wisconsin resident.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 07-03 with an annual salary of $68,640-$96,907, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This position requires the ability to independently travel in-state. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required to attend conferences, seminars, and meetings.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Managing projects, programs or grants
  • Activities may include managing federal or state grant programs or projects; defining business and technical requirements for projects/programs; tracking project/program deliverables, milestones, and progress.
• Analyzing, interpreting, and applying state or federal requirements for programs or projects.
• Providing stakeholder outreach and developing materials on program or project operations;

In addition, a well-qualified applicant has experience performing one or more of the following activities:

• Experience with energy efficiency, energy grant or rebate programs, building technologies, or related energy policies.
• Analyzing or evaluating policies, procedures, or programs for effectiveness or impact.
  • Activities may include participating on advisory committees; establishing performance measures, standards and baselines to evaluate impact of policy/ procedure/ program; recommend action based on results of analysis; apply appropriate analytical technologies to develop recommendations; etc.
• Providing financial oversight for a program or project.
  • Activities may include financial reconciliations; developing, reviewing and monitoring budgets; assessing internal controls for prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse; responding to audit findings and tracking corrective actions; grant closeout.

How To Apply

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This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at [email protected] or 608-266-8665.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Sunday, October 4th, 2026.