Grant and Proposal Specialist

InCharge Energy•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

InCharge Energy is seeking a Grant and Proposal Specialist to work in our West Los Angeles, CA office as part of the Government Opportunities & Public Affairs team. The candidate must be a strategic thinker, strong communicator, exceptional project manager, excellent writer, extremely well organized, and possess a commanding use of logic. The Grant and Proposal Specialist is responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating the application process and management of proposals for funding applications, requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), and other opportunities. The Grant and Proposal Specialist will utilize significant leadership skills while working closely with the Government & Public Affairs Director and InCharge Executive Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in public policy, proposals, grant writing, and working with governmental and/or non-governmental (NGO) agencies
Adept with Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree highly preferred in Public Policy, Political Science, Government Affairs, Communications or equivalent
A background in transportation, energy, electric vehicles/electric vehicle charging infrastructure, or electric utility preferred
Familiarity with NEVI, ZEV states, HVIP, AQMD, National Make Ready and State Environmental Programs a plus
Experience with California Energy Commission, EnergIIZE, and California Air Resources Board grant process preferred
Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple teams to create proposals and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail with experience supervising projects and employees
Excellent writing and communication skills. Experience with copywriting/editorial a must
Extremely well organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work with and communicate across cross-functional teams and to leadership
Extremely comfortable working in a fast paced, multi-threaded environment
Passionate about electric transportation and the environment with an awareness of the EVSE space

Responsibilities

Interact with federal, state, local government, and utility stakeholders to identify grant and incentive opportunities for EV charging infrastructure to serve InCharge Energy clients and partners
Compile and maintain a listing of pertinent governmental, industry, environmental, and community agencies' and organizations' working groups and task forces that can further the objectives and advance the goals of InCharge clients
Manage, strategize, develop, and review all RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes, including presentations to upper management
Install systems and standards for grant-related activities, including proposal development and RFP and RFI submission
Draft infrastructure projects for grant funding opportunities, integrating the work of operations, engineering, clients, and grant writers. This may include writing grants, coordinating with a grant writer, and the creation of project schedules and budgets
Coordinate government and project contracts, deadlines, and administration
Monitor policies to ensure they are consistent with the goals of InCharge clients and prepare briefs on important legislation for stakeholders
Support the team in researching and tracking policies related to infrastructure and EV funding nationwide and converting them into commercial opportunities for InCharge clients
Host or support webinars on topics such as EPA funding, regional incentives, and utility programs including Make-Ready Incentives
Collaborate with Government & Public Affairs team and other company groups, such as Marketing and Public Relations, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment
Assist clients in becoming members of fleet organizations, Clean Cities Coalitions, and other industry organizations to influence additional opportunities
Advocate for InCharge client interests in an attempt to influence funding programs
Manage administrative day-to-day tasks, communication, and overseeing internal roles/responsibilities for proposals/opportunities that are won
Serve as a liaison to funding agencies and organizations on behalf of InCharge clients