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 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
The Associate Finance Programs Manager will work to advance clean energy finance efforts in the state. The Associate Finance Programs 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 Buildings Innovation & Energy 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 Associate Finance Programs Manager will provide ongoing evaluation and management of existing clean energy finance programs, contribute thought leadership on BDFI’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
Assist the BDFI team in the management of current CEO clean energy finance programs, including but not limited to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE), Cannabis, and other current or future programs.
Assist or co-lead the research to identify, design, and launch new gap-filling finance programs. Possible sectors include cannabis, low- and moderate-income (LMI) solar, EV infrastructure, 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.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program Duties and Responsibilities
Help with management of 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
Help manage the strategic growth and long term stewardship of the Colorado C-PACE program
Help manage all aspects of the NEID, including day-to-day operations and long-term strategy setting, and be accountable to the District Board
Help oversee relationships with the District’s third-party consultants (Program Administrator, legal counsel, accounting consultants, independent financial auditor, and others)
Help execute 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.
Preference given to candidates with general understanding of lending practices and processes.
Preference given to candidates with knowledge of energy consumption and management practices.
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 cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and 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:
Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan*, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans – https://www.copera.org/
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage – including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)
Wellness programs – participation can reduce employee premiums
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Hybrid work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado’s Work-Life Employment Discount Program
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
Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global
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.
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 [email protected].
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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