Job Summary
The Project Manager will support the development and execution of stakeholder engagement and energy planning initiatives related to the SEP/EIDP. The role involves coordinating input from technical advisory groups and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that analysis methodologies, inputs, and assumptions are transparent and defensible, and supporting the preparation of materials for State Energy Planning Board meetings. The Project Manager will also oversee external contractors, manage work plans and budgets, evaluate deliverables, and provide additional support to the Policy, Analysis & Research team.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a plan to incorporate input from technical advisory groups and non-technical stakeholders on the SEP/EIDP, including energy and load forecasts and resource scenario design.
• Collaborate with internal agency staff and external contractors to ensure that EIDP analysis methodologies, inputs, and assumptions are transparent and defensible.
• Develop agendas and content related to the EIDP for State Energy Planning Board meetings.
• Manage external contractor teams engaged in stakeholder engagement activities, including reviewing and synthesizing stakeholder comments.
• Prepare statements of work, issue contracts, oversee contractor activities, manage work plans, evaluate work products, and handle budgeting and invoicing.
• Provide additional support that contributes to the key outcomes of the Policy, Analysis & Research team.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in policy, public administration, business administration, urban planning, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, with excellent academic performance.
• 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Subject matter expertise in energy system planning.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including developing and managing work plans and budgets and overseeing work products.
• Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with accuracy and sound judgment.
• Strong presentation and policy writing skills.
