Your Conservation and Efficiency Program

Transformational Program Management Specialist (posted 2/8/13)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Transformational Program Management Specialist (TPMS) will support the Hawaii Energy Transformational Program team in all aspects of program development and execution.

Job Responsibilities

Program Design & Management

• Evaluate and characterize how Transformational opportunities add value to Hawaii Energy.
• Research and identify various organizations within the State willing and able to perform the tasks associated with project objectives.
• Assist in establishing project scope, deliverables, key milestones and success criteria with Transformation Operations Manager, Planning Manager and prospective allies/vendors, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with prospective and existing allies/vendors, as assigned.
• Manage limited number of Transformational Program initiatives to a successful completion, as assigned.
• Assist Transformation Operations Manager in planning, scheduling and tracking timelines, milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Facilitate capture, analysis and evaluation of metrics to improve project performance, reach and impact.
• Facilitate coordination of Transformational team with Program staff (i.e. Business Administration, Planning, Marketing & Outreach, etc.).

Program Administration

• Work closely with the Hawaii Energy Transformation Operations Manager and Business Manager and SAIC procurement to negotiate and execute subcontracts that are in compliance with all SAIC corporate, procurement, management and contractual requirements.
• Work with Hawaii Energy Transformation Operations Manager to ensure all subcontracts and changes in project scope are reflected in task orders that are executed in a timely fashion.
• Work with the Hawaii Energy business administration team for the purpose of managing accounting, budget, invoicing and administrative and operational details for all transformational program activities.

Program Process Improvement

• Analyze existing Transformational program processes, with a particular emphasis on contract administration, procurement, project and task management. Coordinate with program’s business administration team and planning functions and other program stakeholders as necessary.
• Work with key stakeholders to define and document Transformational program processes, design system requirements and develop task tracking tools that will address all stakeholder requirements.

General Support

• Participate in program outreach and training events in support of program initiatives, as required. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Qualities and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in Business Management or Administration.
• Must have at least 2 years of leadership experience, program development, business process/system improvement analysis, and contract negotiation/administration experience.
• Must be experienced working independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills. Must be familiar with SharePoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Interested? Apply on the SAIC website by clicking here.

Program Specialist (posted 2/19/13)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Program Specialist will support the Hawaii Energy Business team by working on a range of projects from screening of applications, maintaining industry relationship, executing program, delivering presentations, participating in community events, performing sector market analysis and providing input in developing/modifying programs to meet changing market needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Directly market and coordinate program services to commercial, industrial and governmental building owners and businesses/organizations that support the energy-using systems in building on behalf of utility sponsored energy efficiency programs.
• Teach or coordinate customer seminars and provide training for internal and external clients on moderately complex energy-related issues.
• Work closely with building owners, commercial developers, military government, contractors, suppliers, architects and engineers to encourage energy efficiency practices in new or renovated buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualities:

• Must have general knowledge of building systems, construction practices and/or the energy efficiency industry.
• Must be highly motivated, well organized, self starting, work well in a team setting, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a willingness to learn, grow and expand capabilities.
• Occasional travel to neighbor islands may be needed.
• Ability to work on weekends to help the team support energy-related events and expos.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to utilize initiative to develop relationships with vendors and professional organizations and demonstrate knowledge of operational trends, energy efficiency technologies and practices, and regulations on electric demand side management.
• Productivity and accuracy in performance of work is critical.
• Requires a valid driver's license and physical ability to perform field verification of pre- and post installation of energy efficiency measures.

Education:

• A four year degree and/or at least 4+ years of relevant experience such as with green buildings, energy programs, utility account representation, real estate marketing or in the building development and construction industry.
• A high school diploma with 12 or more years related energy efficiency industry experience may be considered.

Interested? Apply on the SAIC website by clicking here.

Big Island Program Specialist (posted 3/26/13)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Program Specialist broadly markets and implements the offerings of Hawaii Energy, the energy conservation and efficiency program on the Big Island with an emphasis on the commercial sector by carrying out a range of responsibilities including the processing of prescriptive and custom incentive applications, maintaining industry relationships, delivering presentations, participating in community events, performing market sector analysis and providing input in developing/modifying programs to meet changing market needs. Secondary to the commercial sector, the Program Specialist will support Residential and Market Transformational initiatives as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Develop a pipeline of commercial energy efficiency projects and convert to incentive applciations:

• Directly market Program offerings to the commercial, industrial and governmental sectors typically comprised of building owners, businesses and organizations;
• Seek out prospects independently and by collaborating with trade allies and electric utility representatives; Initiate discussions with customers on energy saving opportunities (both measures and practices);
• Help customers with limited funds select the most cost-effective measures to implement;
• Help determine whether trade ally or Hawaii Energy should take lead role;
• In the case of customized energy efficiency projects, identify and evaluate project viability by quantifying potential kW, kWh and dollar savings (cost-effectiveness) to determine whether the Program should pursue;
• Coordinate, validate and track pre/post-implementation energy metering, as required;
• Coordinate technical and commercial resources to support implementation, as required;
• Maintain a current forecast of energy efficiency projects, including project volume, potential energy savings and other performance metrics, as directed;
  Identify and mitigate potential road blocks that may stop or hinder progression of energy efficiency projects.

Process incentive applications:

• Provide first level review of incentive application paperwork for proposed energy efficiency projects;
• Evaluate if project characteristics and documentation meet program requirements;
• Work with customers to satisfy all incentive application requirements; develop project folders (physically and digitally);
• Perform data entry to formally submit applications to the Program.

Perform pre and post implementation inspections:

• Gather customer, site and technical information prior to site visits;
• Conduct inspections;
• Evaluate and document inspections in formal reports;
• Seek support from Program staff as needed (i.e. when not experienced in measure being inspected).

Conduct Program outreach:

• Leverage trade show and community event opportunities to enhance Program awareness and participation;
• Deliver presentations and represent the Program at public events;
• Teach at and/or coordinate customer seminars;
• Provide training for internal and external clients on moderately complex energy-related issues.

Deliver Program reporting:

• Complete assigned status reports, call quotas, application pipeline requirements, and research projects, as required.

Other:

• Progressively improve and apply knowledge related to the market sectors, trade allies, technology and its application in the field;
• Work independently without direct supervision;
• Perform with a level of creativity, professionalism and customer satisfaction to maintain superior customer service;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
• Occasional travel to Oahu.

Education, skills and experience requirements:

• Four year degree and/or at least 2+ years of relevant experience desired (i.e. green buildings, energy efficiency or demand side management programs, utility account representation, or in the building development and construction industry); High School with 12 or more years related energy efficiency industry experience may be considered.
• Must have initiative to develop and maintain relationships with vendors, customers and professional organizations to stay current and demonstrate knowledge of market trends, energy efficiency technologies and their application, regulatory landscape, etc.
• Able to work outside standard business hours (i.e. occasional evenings and weekends) to support Program outreach.
• Must be highly motivated, well organized, self starting, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and work well in a virtual/remote team setting.

Interested? Apply on the SAIC website by clicking here.

Outreach & Marketing Specialist (posted 3/26/13)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Outreach & Marketing Specialist’s primary responsibility is to lead and manage community outreach efforts and provide marketing support to achieve Hawaii Energy’s goals and objectives. These responsibilities include overseeing, planning and coordinating events (including venue and other logistics); managing the outreach calendar, promotional and energy-savings items; managing, updating and maintaining email marketing contact lists; and providing critical administrative support to Marketing Communications (Marcom).

The Specialist works with program management, team members and subcontractors to support and execute program outreach and marketing and communication efforts to increase brand awareness and encourage participation in Hawaii Energy’s energy conservation and efficiency rebates, incentives and educational offerings. The Specialist will report to the Communications Director or otherwise as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Outreach

Under the general direction of the Communications Director and Marketing Manager, independently and effectively plans and executes community outreach efforts, including but not limited to:

• Responds to requests for Hawaii Energy to attend and/or participate in events
• Manages post-event survey distribution and compilation
• Schedules team members to staff events
• Develops, procures and prepares event games or activities, supplies and giveaways
• Coordinates all aspects of set-up and clean-up
• Assists with obtaining, saving and cataloging photographic, video and other recorded media from all events that the program participates in
• Evaluates and reports on success of events
• Identifies new outreach opportunities in alignment with program objectives.

Manages the Hawaii Energy outreach calendar: Schedules and tracks all outreach events, meetings and presentations.

Manages promotional and energy-saving items:

• Maintains accurate inventory
• Assists with order/reorder of additional items as needed (e.g., seeks bids and requests for purchase approval)
• Assists with researching other giveaways for program to consider.

Responsible for planning and coordinating venue and other arrangements for Hawaii Energy-sponsored events as requested.

Manages, updates and maintains email marketing contact lists.

Provides administrative support: Must be able to assist staff with various duties as needed, including arranging shipments of materials to office and neighbor islands, checking program email boxes and answering questions/forwarding to appropriate personnel for handling.

Other duties as assigned by the Communications Director.

Marketing

Supports Marcom in furtherance of program objectives, including but not limited to:

• Assists with inventory and printing of program collateral
• Maintains and catalogs final versions of numerous Marcom deliverables, such as advertising and media coverage clippings
• Updates web content as requested, such as calendar of events and news section

Note: Marcom responsibilities will evolve depending on candidate’s ability to effectively and efficiently execute above-assigned responsibilities. Evolved responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, leading and/or supporting social media, website content development, program trade ally communications and other Marcom-related projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing or related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Previous experience in marketing and/or outreach or event-related field
• Demonstrated good organizational, management and interpersonal skills
• Can-do attitude and will to succeed
• Ability to follow instructions and desire to learn new skills
• Attention to detail, quality and follow-through
• Mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent\
• Professional demeanor and ability to work with a diverse group of people
• College level math and English skills
• Experience with record-keeping and organization of data
• Comfortable with computers, website management and social media
• Be able to prioritize assigned tasks, communicate effectively and contribute to improving work methods and procedures

Interested? Apply on the SAIC website by clicking here.