Mid Level Energy Programs Director

Job Description

ProSidian Consulting Seeks an Mid Level Energy Programs Director to support requirements that address the global demand for, and use of, modern energy services by fostering sustainable energy development in countries assisted by A US Federal Agency primarily responsible for administering Civilian Foreign Aid. This role will be anchored in the USA (CONUS - Washington, DC | Houston, TX | Charlotte, NC | Other Remote) but services International Projects (OCONUS)

This is a Contract Contingent Position (with long-term work engagements) for Strategic Resource Mid Level Energy Programs Directors working to support an Energy IDIQ Task Order mechanisms that provide The US Federal Agency's missions, regional bureaus, host-country stakeholders and partners with ready access to technical assistance and capacity building to manage the legal, regulatory, policy, governance, operational, financial, economic and transactional components of improved energy sector performance and strengthened enabling environment for private sector investment.

A modern energy sector underpins not only economic growth but also the expansion and improvement of services in all sectors of development, from food security and health to education. Because of its vital importance, the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity receive significant attention and resources from both governments and international development agencies.

Mid Level Energy Programs Director will support and participate in client requirements to enable the Federal Agency’s Energy Programs to respond to a broad range of Agency priorities, including post-disaster and post-conflict recovery, economic growth and poverty reduction, regional security, and environmental stewardship for the Agency’s Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment (""E3"").

The ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director’s WORK WILL COVER FOUR TECHNICAL THEMES: Clean Energy, Energy Poverty, Energy Sector Governance and Reform, and Energy Security. These themes are inter-related and likely to be combined in programs. The four technical themes of focus for the ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director are relevant to countries at widely varying levels of sector development as they encompass the preconditions needed for the improved investment climate needed to attract private sector investment, and ensure increased access and the sustainability of services.

Task Orders under the Energy Programs IDIQ will provide ready access to technical assistance and capacity building to manage the legal, regulatory, policy, governance, operational, financial, economic and transactional components of improved energy sector performance and strengthened enabling environment for private sector investment. The ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director will assist the Federal Agency to implement a broad range of energy sector programs, including those that promote environmentally sound economic growth, rehabilitate energy sectors in post-conflict and post-disaster contexts, improve the resilience of energy systems, and enhance energy security. Underlying each broad range energy sector program is the aim of addressing the policy, institutional, technological, financial, and commercial issues that developing countries face in strengthening their energy sector and attracting the private sector investment needed to increase access to modern, financially and environmentally sustainable energy services.

Qualifications

In order to perform the statement of work set forth for this client project, the The ProSidian Engagement Team personnel must meet both the minimum education and experience requirements set forth:    Labor Category Examples for the ProSidian Mid Level Energy Programs Director are Director, Project Manager, Chief of Party. Min Education /Experience (Yrs) required for the Mid Level Energy Programs Director: W/Ph.D. and 4 Yrs. Experience | W/JD/All But Dissertation (“ABD”) and 5 Yrs. Experience | W/MS/MA/MBA and 6 Yrs. Experience | W/BS/BA and 7 Yrs. Experience | W/Less than BS/BA and 8 Yrs. Experience

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders at all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and actions, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
  

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently includes the following for internships:

• Competitive Compensation:  ProSidian provides an opportunity to gain college credit through requirements set and approved by your university as well as a stipend granted by ProSidian Consulting when all requirements for such are met at the termination of the internship. ProSidian will work with your university to meet any and all requirements which will allow you to achieve your goals in this position and obtain college credit transferable to your school.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee &  Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

• ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or another eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
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