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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Directs and manages all of the DC Sustainable Energy Utility’s (DCSEU) accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and financial reporting functions. Ensures that appropriate internal financial control procedures are in place. Derives solutions that may include systems development, process improvement, organizational change management, and strategic planning and policy development. Assists with Year-End Close ensuring designated contract dollars were spent and accounted for based on fiscal year goals and performance. Supports long-term budgeting, setting savings goals and performance indicators including identifying the cost-effectiveness of portfolio alternatives in accordance with contract requirements. Responsible for providing support to develop project proposal budgets in the Accounting and statistical analysis support for new or expanded program offerings. Responsible for all aspects of the monthly fiscal close process and functionally leads the DCSEU annual fiscal audit process. Coordinates all general ledger activities and ensures department policies, procedures and documentation are up to date, properly communicated organizationally and enforced. Provides regular and ongoing feedback, professional development and guidance in supervisory role for at least one direct report.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Helped to identify business needs and determining solutions to business problems. Participated in deriving solutions that may include systems development, process improvement, organizational change management, and strategic planning and policy development. Conducted complex analysis to support corporate planning initiatives that focus on efficiency resource forecasting, energy savings potential, contract management, and budgeting, to support VEIC’s strategic planning, best practices, and communications objectives. Participated in the budget, resource, and program planning process for initiatives and services by providing analysis to support the determination of performance metrics, performance measurement baselines, contract goal attainment, process improvement, and customer focus. Developed budgets, dashboards, reports, interim local accounting systems (tracking spending) in support of the operations function. Helped administer the Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract management process for the DC SEU. Regularly reviewed processes and procedures to streamline and facilitate overall improvement to service delivery. Assisted in identifying business process/workflow gaps and inconsistencies. Assisted with Year-End Close ensuring designated contract dollars were spent and accounted for based on fiscal year goals and performance.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Processed commercial prescriptive incentive application forms including commercial lighting, HVAC, motors, refrigeration and others as necessary. Processing included form completion and validation, computer data entry, database uploads, check requests, and other procedural requirements as identified. Provided high quality customer service for both internal and external customers in the administrative and technical service delivery of Commercial/Institutional prescriptive incentive services. Developed and maintained Quality Control plan for incoming prescriptive applications and on-site performance of installed prescriptive measures. Conducted site inspections as required to verify the prescriptive measures meet DC SEU eligibility requirements. Represented DC SEU’s interests in assigned regional initiatives. Helped develop and monitor budgets and progress of regional initiatives with respect to DC SEU contract goals. Worked with and supported Commercial/Institutional management, staff, and teams with the development and implementation of strategies designed to maximize penetration of energy efficiency in the business market. Performed basic energy analyses, screened measures, and calculated incentives for prescriptive projects. Responsible for approval of incentive payments for prescriptive projects up to $2,500. Maintained ongoing communications with business market players. Produced regular reports, as requested, that provide prescriptive track participant information for the market coordinator, market managers, Trade Ally and market teams. Played an integral role in updates of Prescriptive Forms. Collects and tracks feedback from market actors to incorporate into ongoing Commercial/Institutional prescriptive rebate programs. Assisted with Year-End Contract Close out by ensuring $15.8M of Contractual dollars were accounted for. Ensured contract goals were tracked and met.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

· Scheduled, coordinated and facilitated the First Source Compliance Database Training· Created policies, procedures and training guides to be followed and used by staff· Provided technical assistance to contractors, internal and external customers· Collected, organized and analyzed information to ensure compliance with legislative mandates· Compiled, maintained, evaluated, validated and analyzed data.· Maintained a working mastery of the program elements by maintaining detailed electronic databases and spreadsheets· Created and maintained an electronic and paper-based filing system for received contracts · Entered contract information in the database to be used by internal and external employees and contractors· Analyzed the statistical data contained in the monthly compliance reports to determine the creation of jobs with District funding· Developed and produced monthly workforce statistical reports for each project· Ensured noncompliance contractors were penalized for their violations with D.C. Law 14-24, Mayor’s order 83-265· Tracked and created reports for contracts amounts, funding sources, compliance status and recommendations for continuing the use of contractors

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

· Briefed the supervisor on confidential matters pertaining to administrative operations, recommended courses of action· Provided expertise for office automation efforts, including using database management, word processing, graphics, email and network functions.· Transmitted and received documents and message electronically using PCs which are linked to other computers.· Conducted follow up actions to ensure timely receipt of responses; assembled data, consolidated and prepared reports.· Prepared special reports, presentations and summaries for customer service purposes by obtaining and verifying information through tracking office project and conferring with program officials· Provided case management services to the Mayor’s Focused Improvement Area Initiative residents· Handled information request, resolved and assisted in resolving conflicts· Developed various databases for tracking issues from the problematic stage through the solution stage· Researched, gathered and analyzed data for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)· Conducted Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) audits and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) data validation reports to be submitted to the United Stated Department of Labor (USDOL)· Created process and procedures for receiving, reviewing and scoring Request for Applications (RFAs)

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

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