Program Specialist or Senior

**If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal.

Application Deadline:

07/02/2025 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

1

Job Type:

Regular

Job End Date:

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Pay Range:

$86,632.00 - $125,673.60

Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Program Specialist or Senior to join our Energy Efficiency team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on.

While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a Program Specialist or Senior do for us?

They manage and/or create energy efficiency and/or demand response programs or other customer offerings. Their role includes program design, process development and system integration, coordination of marketing and communications, contract management, daily operations, payment processing, and reporting of results. A Senior Program Specialist also acts as the subject matter expert with comprehensive, specific, and progressive knowledge related to the program or area of discipline.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
 

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

• Common computer applications such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Energy efficiency terms and products
• Organizations that work with low-income customers as well as the issues that low-income customers face, specific to the industry

A Senior Program Specialist will also have knowledge of:

• Regulatory and policy impacts to energy efficiency programs

Skills in:

• Strong project management
• Interpersonal communication
• Clear and concise writing
• Organization
• Customer service
• In depth data analysis and reporting knowledge, including the ability to present program information effectively to internal and external audiences
• Program planning and development
• Issue resolution

Ability to:

• Manage and/or develop programs, demonstrate greater responsibility, display polished presentation skills, and comprehend technical energy efficiency concepts
• Negotiate complex issues
• Develop third-party contracts

A Senior Program Specialist will also have the ability to:

• Work both independently and on project teams
• Develop alternatives and evaluate their value and potential for meeting company needs
• Analyze large and/or complex datasets
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of problems, alternatives, and recommendations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Program Specialist

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering, marketing, communications, or related field

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in project or program management, including 2 years of experience in any of the following related fields: utility, customer service, science, engineering, or marketing

Preferred:

• 3years of work experience in utility industry, with a customer-related focus

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Senior Program Specialist

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering, marketing, communications, or related field

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in project or program management, including 5 years of experience in any of the following related fields: utility, cust