Managing Director, DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU)

Overview

The Managing Director, DCSEU is responsible for executive management, leadership, and oversight of DCSEU service delivery, strategic planning, marketing, policy, and public affairs. The Managing Director, DCSEU, will have primary responsibility for the development, execution, and oversight of agreements with the District of Columbia and will serve to ensure that DCSEU goals and objectives are successfully achieved. This position has the opportunity to lead high-impact solutions for the businesses and residents of DC, seeing the value of our services to our neighbors, family, and friends, while also paving the way for our innovative solutions to be replicated across the country. 

The DCSEU is a division of VEIC, a non-profit organization dedicated to generating the energy solutions the world needs. Our team has developed a reputation for leading the way, with high-impact energy solutions that are decarbonizing the world’s buildings, transportation, and utility grids right here, right now. This position will be a member of the VEIC Senior Leadership Team, actively collaborating to ensure alignment with overall strategic objectives.

Location:

This position must reside in Washington, D.C.. It is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in the DC office at least 2 days/week as needed for staff, client engagement, etc.

Compensation:

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The starting pay range for this position will be between $210,000 - 225,000 annually. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, well-being benefit, a community service day, and nine paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities

• Establishes and is accountable for the achievement of DCSEU program goals, objectives, milestones, and metrics and leads the development of agreements with the District of Columbia and other contracting organizations.
• Collaborates with the CEO, Chief Growth and Impact Officer, and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure alignment of DCSEU’s strategic direction with VEIC’s strategic direction.
• Directly supervises, mentors, and leads the DCSEU Leadership Team, which is responsible for marketing, communications, operations, finance, and public affairs.
• Directs, manages and leads DCSEU staff (both directly and through other supervisors) in all aspects of their work.
• Ensures that the mission, products, programs, and services of DCSEU are consistently presented in a strong, positive way to relevant stakeholders and serves as the official spokesperson for DCSEU.
• Responsible for external stakeholder management, to include the client, DOEE, as well as the Advisory Council, Mayor’s office, and other strategic key partners that influence overall impact of the DCSEU programs.
• Primary responsibility for resource allocation decisions for meeting budgets and goals, including the development and execution of annual planning and budgeting processes.
• Supports activities of other staff, departments, and divisions within VEIC as necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Employs excellent leadership skills and dedicated commitment to the pursuit of VEIC's mission, vision, and core values.
• Other responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC and to the work VEIC is doing in the District of Columbia.
• Master’s degree in business administration or other relevant degree and a minimum of ten years of management experience, including executive leadership, staff supervision, contract management and negotiation, budget management, communications, and the ability to develop and attain goals or a similar combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired. Minimum of five years of experience in the management and supervision of senior managers focused on operations in a large organization (annual budget of at least $25 million).
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy program design and service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of large, complex projects – including leading multiple departments, interacting with clients, maintaining project/program budgets, holding staff accountable to program goals, and overseeing all aspects of project work.
• Excellent strategy, analysis, planning, and decision-making experience.
• Proven leadership skills in collaborative and team environments.
• Exceptional communication skills for public and internal audiences, including writing, speaking, and presentation skills, motivational messaging, public relations, and media communication skills.
• Deep and thorough understanding of quality management, improvement, and continuous learning processes, and demonstrated ability to develop and implement systems to improve performance.
• Strong skills in interpersonal relations, assessing individual strengths and weaknesses, political savvy, and managerial courage.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and able to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities.