Program Associate

Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy? Do you have experience in project management, administrative support, or policy drafting? What about program coordination? Have you been looking to combine these details into your dream role?

Well, you’re in the right place! Western Power Pool is hiring a Program Associate to join our team in Portland, OR!

Submit your resume and cover letter (required) now for consideration.

Key Details:

• Pay: $65,000 – $85,000/year DOE
• Location: Remote – must reside in one of the following states: OR, WA, ID, AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT, WY, CO, MT
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, PST time
• Benefits: Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance; PTO, 10 paid holidays, company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), 401k with 6% match, and flexible hybrid working schedule

Who We Are: WPP is a non-profit organization that helps keep the lights on by ensuring power utilities in the West achieve maximum benefits from coordinated operations. Our work is customer-driven, relationship-based, and collaborative.

We’ve been serving the energy sector for over 80 years and are at the forefront of ensuring the reliability and security of the power grid while spearheading the integration of renewable energy sources. As a leader in the energy sector, we manage power generation and transmission across multiple states, facilitate competitive energy markets, and foster innovation to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

To learn more, check out our website: https://www.westernpowerpool.org/

Western Power Pool is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.

Who You Are: You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. With the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, you excel in managing a diverse administrative workload and supporting a dynamic program and team. You can easily navigate changing demands to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of two years of administrative experience.
• At least two years’ experience in project management or coordination and execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience or interest in the energy industry.
• Particular interest in candidates with proficiency in SharePoint management.

What You’ll Do: The Program Associate provides administrative and project management support for the Western Resource Adequacy Program (WRAP) team. This position will also support the WRAP team to research and define risks and opportunities, analyze data, contribute to the development of solutions, and draft and present policies to internal and external audiences.

The Program Associate will be an integral part of exciting developments in the Western Interconnect, with opportunities for learning, career growth, and networking across the energy industry. WPP is seeking a highly-motivated individual to add value to the small team.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as first point of contact for general WRAP participant requests and collaborates with staff to escalate and resolve requests and questions.
• Monitors changes in the industry that could materially impact the WRAP.
• Provides project management and logistical support to multiple WRAP committees; manages discrete project efforts with support from WPP WRAP team.

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