Program Director, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Everblue, Huntersville, NC, United States
Lead the delivery of a federally funded Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), ensuring compliant, high-impact energy efficiency services for vulnerable households.
Everblue is seeking a Program Director to lead WAP, delivering energy efficiency services to low-income and energy-burdened households. In this role, you will oversee program operations, manage partners and contractor networks, and ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and state requirements.
What We’re Looking For:
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.
Why This Role Matters This role improves quality of life for vulnerable households by expanding access to energy efficiency services that lower utility costs and improve home conditions, while also supporting workforce development and local contractor networks.
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Delivery
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
Operations & Compliance
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
Subgrantee & Contractor Management
Oversee subgrantees and contractor networks
Monitor performance across production, quality, and compliance
Provide guidance to improve delivery outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as liaison with state energy offices, DOE representatives, and partners
Build relationships to expand program reach
Performance & Reporting
Track key metrics (units completed, energy savings, cost per unit)
Prepare required federal and state reports
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing team
Foster accountability and continuous improvement
Requirements:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing WAP at the state or regional level
Familiarity with SWS and audit protocols
Experience with program tracking or reporting systems
Why Join Everblue? Everblue is a mission-driven, veteran-owned small business focused on advancing energy efficiency and workforce development. We offer a collaborative, high-impact environment where your work directly strengthens communities.
Everblue is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents within our team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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What We’re Looking For:
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.
Why This Role Matters This role improves quality of life for vulnerable households by expanding access to energy efficiency services that lower utility costs and improve home conditions, while also supporting workforce development and local contractor networks.
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Delivery
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
Operations & Compliance
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
Subgrantee & Contractor Management
Oversee subgrantees and contractor networks
Monitor performance across production, quality, and compliance
Provide guidance to improve delivery outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as liaison with state energy offices, DOE representatives, and partners
Build relationships to expand program reach
Performance & Reporting
Track key metrics (units completed, energy savings, cost per unit)
Prepare required federal and state reports
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing team
Foster accountability and continuous improvement
Requirements:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing WAP at the state or regional level
Familiarity with SWS and audit protocols
Experience with program tracking or reporting systems
Why Join Everblue? Everblue is a mission-driven, veteran-owned small business focused on advancing energy efficiency and workforce development. We offer a collaborative, high-impact environment where your work directly strengthens communities.
Everblue is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents within our team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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