Program Manager - Adult Training

Position Overview:

MassCEC seeks an experienced workforce professional to join MassCEC’s Workforce Development team as a Program Manager. Successful candidates will bring relevant programmatic experience paired with a strong commitment to helping Massachusetts achieve its 2050 net zero emissions goals in a way that focuses on effective training solutions, employer-informed workforce development practices, and equitable solutions to support environmental justice neighborhoods and other underserved and underrepresented populations in the clean energy sector.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager on the Adult Training and Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support Team, the Program Manager will play a key role in supporting annual funding opportunities that support the successful development of climate-critical underrepresented businesses, provide planning and implementation resources for workforce training in climate critical positions, and advance awareness of clean energy careers and pathways. Program Managers contribute to effective and equitable procurement processes, provide quality technical assistance to grantees, ensure effective outcomes reporting, conduct key administrative processes related to grants management, and contribute to strategic outreach and engagement with industry, workforce, education, and community stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop, in partnership with the Program Director, Senior Program Manager, and team, critical solicitation documents and support the review, internal approval, and launch of the RFPs.
• Support rigorous and equitable competitive procurement processes by assisting in the creation of scoring rubrics, adhering to clear evaluation guidelines, supporting reviewers on the review process, and maintaining consistent documentation of application scores and evaluations.
• Draft equitable and effective grant agreements, and shepherd grant agreements through internal approval pipelines.
• Oversee invoicing and payable pipelines in collaboration with awarded grantees.
• Ensure effective data collection for grantees by supporting grantee utilization of data tracking tools and resources and completing relevant data entry and data analysis tasks.
• Directly deliver technical assistance support to a caseload of grantees focused on adult training (new entrant/upskilling) and business support, and support program quality by identifying and advancing relevant best practices through research, stakeholder engagement, and analysis of grantee practices and performance.
• Draft and refine core program documents, including program administration guides and technical assistance resources.
• Meet outreach goals by collaborating on the development of program communications and collateral and engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including other government agencies, community-based organizations, local and regional workforce organizations, industry associations, secondary and higher education institutions, and employers.
• Uphold program integrity through continuous quality improvement and consistent attention to detail when reviewing complex contracts, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Contribute effectively to cross-functional and collaborative efforts.

Position Qualifications:

Experience:

• Four years of relevant professional experience with at least two years of experience in grant management and administration of RFP processes and pipelines.
• At least two years of experience in adult sector-based workforce development preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable but not required: program design, program management, business development, public sector, building/construction industry, and/or renewable energy industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong ability to design comprehensive but concise solicitation documents and attachments with clear instructions for applicants and scoring guidelines for reviewers;
• Understanding of legal contracts with ability to create, amend, and navigate complex scopes of work with milestone and deliverable requirements and/or cost reimbursement frameworks;
• Working knowledge of accounting and payment processing (budgets, invoices, etc.) with experience analyzing and drafting line-item program budgets;
• Experience administering programs with state and federal funding sources and comfort with complex reporting requirements;
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft and edit effective documents for a range of purposes and audiences;
• Knowledge of best practices in workforce development, including those that relate to partnership engagement, training design, participant recruitment and retention, and program supports for participants with multiple barriers;
• Awareness of clean energy technologies, including building decarbonization practices, renewable energy generation and storage, and electric vehicle deployment and maintenance;
• Understanding of the construction and trades industry and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including architects and engineers, property owners/managers, HVAC companies, construction managers, and consumers;
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to work effectively on multiple projects under tight deadlines;
• Excellent problem-resolution skills and demonstrated ability to make informed decisions;
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders and cultivate relationships;
• Strong proficiency in Excel with an ability to explain graphic information effectively; and
• Experience with making cross-functional decisions impacting programs, metrics, and results.

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial, environmental, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) mission is to accelerate the clean energy and climate solution innovation that is critical to meeting the Commonwealth’s climate goals, advancing Massachusetts’ position as an international climate leader while growing the state’s clean energy economy.

MassCEC is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued. We are committed to incorporating principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in all aspects of our work in order to promote the equitable distribution of the health and economic benefits of clean energy and support a diverse and inclusive clean energy industry. MassCEC strives to lead and innovate in equitable clean energy and climate solutions.

To apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter through our Online Career Center. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives are encouraged to apply.