Program Director, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

• Experience with WAP or similar federally funded energy efficiency programs
• Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder program delivery
• Strong understanding of compliance, reporting, and performance management
• Experience managing contractors, subgrantees, or field-based operations

Position Summary
The Program Director leads the implementation and administration of WAP, ensuring high-quality delivery of residential weatherization services. This role focuses on reducing energy burden, improving home safety, and increasing year-round comfort for low-income households. The Program Director oversees operations across audits, weatherization services, and quality control; leads program staff and partners; and ensures programs meet production, compliance, and impact goals.

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of WAP in alignment with DOE and state guidelines
• Set program strategy, production goals, budgets, and timelines
• Ensure delivery of services including audits, insulation, air sealing, and HVAC improvements

• Ensure compliance with DOE, state, and WAP requirements
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and adherence to SWS standards
• Partner with Finance and Compliance on budgets, allowable costs, and reporting

• Oversee subgrantees and contractor networks
• Monitor performance across production, quality, and compliance
• Provide guidance to improve delivery outcomes

• Serve as liaison with state energy offices, DOE representatives, and partners
• Build relationships to expand program reach

• Track key metrics (units completed, energy savings, cost per unit)
• Prepare required federal and state reports

• Lead and develop a high-performing team
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8–10 years of experience in WAP or similar federally funded programs
• Strong understanding of WAP regulations, DOE guidance, and state models
• Experience with audits, weatherization measures, and quality control
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs, including contractors or subgrantees
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Experience managing WAP at the state or regional level
• Familiarity with SWS and audit protocols
• Experience with program tracking or reporting systems