Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking a Project Monitor to join our team in Washington, D.C. The Project Monitor will support the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP), Home Energy Rebates program. The Home Energy Rebates program delivers formula funding to states and communities to lower household energy costs through whole-home efficiency retrofits and electrification of appliances and equipment.
The Project Monitor II will support the HOMES or HEEHR federal teams by providing technical expertise and execution for the full grant lifecycle and other programmatic support.
This position is a remote position and candidates must be located within commutable distance to Washington, D.C.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide project monitoring support across the full grant lifecycle, including application and plan review and post-award monitoring.
Provide both desktop and on-site monitoring support.
Perform technical evaluations of recipient submissions, identifying corrective actions and recommending refined project requirements.
Track milestones, budgets, and technical targets against approved recipient plans; notify Project Officers of discrepancies.
Review recipient performance and financial reports for compliance with applicable statutes, program guidance, and award terms.
Support award closeout, including quality assurance review of closeout documentation in accordance with program procedures.
Maintain official file documentation in DOE systems.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in engineering, business administration, environmental sciences, or a related discipline. Four (4) years of relevant education/experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience. A Master's degree may substitute for two (2) years.
Demonstrated experience supporting the Federal Government.
Demonstrated experience with financial assistance documentation and financial tracking systems.
Working knowledge of federal financial assistance statutes and regulations.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering, business administration, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting the Home Energy Rebates program (HOMES and/or HEEHR).
Experience supporting SCEP or the Department of Energy.
Familiarity with DOE systems.
Other Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship is required.
10% travel expected.
Candidates must be located within commutable distance to Washington, D.C.
Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $70,000 - $85,000.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, environmental sciences, or related discipline (or four years relevant education/experience substitution).
- Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience (Master’s may substitute for two years).
- Demonstrated experience supporting the Federal Government.
- Demonstrated experience with financial assistance documentation and financial tracking systems.
- Working knowledge of federal financial assistance statutes and regulations.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Located within commutable distance to Washington, D.C. (remote but must be commutable).
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.
- Maintain official file documentation in DOE systems and perform on-site monitoring.
- Perform technical evaluations of recipient submissions and recommend corrective actions.
- Support award closeout and quality assurance review of closeout documentation.
What We Do
Alleghany Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, owns and supports property and casualty reinsurance and insurance operating subsidiaries. The company is a leading provider in the reinsurance, excess and surplus, and specialty insurance markets. It provides property and casualty reinsurance across various lines, including accident and health, aviation, marine, and engineering, benefiting from the significant capital strength of Berkshire Hathaway.
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