[Hiring] Program Officer @Multiplier

Program Officer - Connected Grid Initiative

Department: Connected Grid Initiative

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $160,000 - $175,000 / year

Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Ownership of strategy, grantmaking, and grantee engagement for select geographic based transmission planning region(s): MISO, SPP, ERCOT and Southeast (note, potential to shift some regional focus over time and based on particular experience relative to other Program Officers).
• Ownership of topical specialization(s), including coordination with and informing strategic implementation in other Program Officers’ regions.
• Identify and address emerging needs and gaps in the field and source “best-fit” opportunities for CGI’s portfolio through consistent engagement with peer funders, partners, and grantees, including understanding the ecosystem of actors and advocates.
• Develop quarterly funding recommendations that are supported by thorough vetting and due diligence analyses for grantmaking opportunities that advance CGI’s goals.
• Management of portfolio strategies that align with CGI’s grantmaking budget.
• Prepare materials for and make presentations to CGI’s Grants Committee to secure approvals for funding recommendations in accordance with CGI grantmaking processes.
• Align grantmaking with CGI metrics and goals and demonstrate progress towards meeting goals.
• Build and actively manage relationships with CGI current and prospective grantees to provide guidance, thought partnership, and connections across the transmission advocacy space.
• Bring big ideas that challenge the status quo and advance CGI’s mission.
• Maintain a high level of transmission expertise by staying up to date on recent transmission developments; be able to share insights, perspective, and thought leadership.

• Provide strategic input to development and implementation of program measurement and evaluation to inform CGI’s grantmaking strategies. Provide inputs into CGI reporting and evaluate performance of grantees to inform opportunities for further development and grantmaking and to deepen programmatic impact.
• Participate in quarterly in-person team meetings, annual grantee conferences, and funder gatherings.
• Propose and support network education through development of topics and materials for monthly Transmission Taskforce webinars, quarterly Funder Learning Calls, and regular CGI communications.
• Utilization of organizational system tools, such as Salesforce, Zoom, and OneDrive, to enable coordinated, timely and transparent sharing of information.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for candidates with a post-graduate degree.
• 7 years of experience working in energy, non-profit energy advocacy or philanthropy, consulting, transmission planning/development, or electricity policy, with a preference for candidates with experience working in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), Southwest Power Pool (SPP), Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and/or the Southeastern U.S. regions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, present, and execute a cogent strategy.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities, including the ability to communicate complex issues concisely.
• Strategic and critical thinker who is comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to perform duties across all aspects of CGI’s grantmaking operations, as necessitated by a lean team; similarly, excitement to collaborate with and mutually support other aspects of CGI’s core mission including funder engagement.
• Experience in grantmaking or grant management is desirable.
• Experience with U.S. policy on electric power, transmission, and grid modernization is strongly desired.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, campaigns, and deadlines simultaneously — strong project management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with remote work tools and platforms — Teams, Zoom, social media platforms, and basic office software.
• Comfort working collaboratively across teams, partners, and external stakeholders — including grantees, funders, program staff — to align strategy and portfolio management efforts.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort working in a dynamic environment — able to respond to emerging opportunities, adjust priorities, and adapt strategic intervention accordingly alongside colleagues and partners.
• Strong ethical judgment, discretion, and commitment to consistency and brand integrity — capable of representing the organization and managing sensitive relationships with care.

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