Senior Program Analyst

In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the ENERGY STAR program. Since that time the program has overcome market barriers and advanced the adoption of energy-efficient products, practices, and services across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

ENERGY STAR continues to be regarded as the trusted source of unbiased information that helps Americans identify reliable, cost-effective, energy-saving solutions that protect the environment by reducing GHG emissions. Through 2010, more than 20,000 organizations have partnered with EPA, achieving significant environmental and financial benefits, with the ENERGY STAR consumer awareness rate standing at more than 80%.

Other strategies include advancing green power and renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction strategies, combined heat and power technologies and state and local government policies.

For more information about the ENERGY STAR program, visit our website.

Position Overview: 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in search of a senior strategic advisor and public relations professional to serve as a Communications and Brand Manager for the ENERGY STAR and other climate protection partnership programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic counsel, guidance and leadership to EPA ENERGY STAR management to help direct growth of the ENERGY STAR program and partnerships while maintaining and strengthening the ENERGY STAR brand and EPA's position in market.
• Serve a lead coordinating role among the various campaigns and ENERGY STAR communication strategies across the residential, commercial and industrial markets and maintain common ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines.
• Direct special projects, including ENERGY STAR Awards and other cross program efforts.
• Serve as a primary contact for senior EPA public affairs officials, working directly on communications strategies across the Climate Protection as well as serving as liaison with EPA's general counsel and trademark attorneys.
• Work closely with senior EPA officials to advance ENERGY STAR and other climate program goals and objectives.
• Exhibit broad understanding of social media interactive market, leading trends and changes.
• Solid understanding of "big picture" energy and environmental issues.

Qualifications:

• The Program Analyst should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a track record of developing and executing energy and environment public relations campaigns.
• S/he should have strong leadership qualities including superb management and public speaking skills.
• International energy and environmental experience is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years in public relations and/or related fields including research, advertising, management consulting, media and publishing.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful communications, online marketing and social media programs.
• Solid understanding of measuring online campaigns - with social media measurement a huge plus.
• Excellent communication skills and experience providing sound counsel and recommendations on how ENERGY STAR is branded and promoted.
• The ability to understand and assess the communication needs of EPA's ENERGY STAR and climate protection programs and EPA as an agency and the ability to meet those needs through successful communication.
• A team player attitude; possess strong leadership qualities and capacity to effectively manage a team.

To Apply:

To express interest in this position, please send a resume and cover letter to Patty Truesdale by e-mail. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

This invitation for resumes is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to us. It is not an official job application process. All job openings will be announced on the Federal Government's official jobs site.

EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or any other non-merit factors. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.