Grant and Proposal Specialist

InCharge Energy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Cell phone reimbursement

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

InCharge Energy in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Proposal and Grant Specialist to join the Grants, Opportunities, and Public Affairs team. This role focuses on researching, writing, and coordinating funding applications (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and managing awarded opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with Sales, EPC, and C‑Suite leaders to translate complex information into persuasive narratives, establish development standards, and ensure compliance with grant and procurement requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in proposals, grant writing, and working with government or NGO agencies.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, write, and review RFP, RFI, and RFQ submissions, including presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Lead the development of compelling content, synthesizing complex information into compelling narratives that support InCharge Energy’s capabilities.
• Coordinate and review/edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders.
• Establish systems and standards for grant and proposal development and submission processes.
• Draft and coordinate infrastructure project proposals for opportunities, integrating input from operations, product development, engineering/construction, and customers.
• Track proposal success rates, analyze feedback, and implement continuous improvements to enhance proposal effectiveness.
• Ensure legal, licensing, and project management compliance with RFX, grant, and procurement requirements.
• Support contract coordination, deadline management, and project administration.

Skills

Strong writing

Project management

Proposal development

Research

Stakeholder coordination

Copyediting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

InCharge Energy is seeking a Proposal and Grant Specialist to join our Los Angeles, CA office as part of the Grants, Opportunities, and Public Affairs team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong communicator, exceptional project manager, and excellent writer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating funding applications, including proposals, requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotes (RFQs), as well as managing awarded opportunities. The Specialist will work closely with Sales, EPC, and C‑Suite team members to advance client and company objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Manage, develop, write, and review RFP, RFI, and RFQ submissions, including presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Lead the development of compelling content, synthesizing complex information from into compelling narratives that support InCharge Energy’s capabilities.
• Coordinate and review/edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders.
• Establish systems and standards for grant and proposal development and submission processes
• Draft and coordinate infrastructure project proposals for opportunities, integrating input from operations, product development, engineering/construction, and customers.
• Track proposal success rates, analyze feedback, and implement continuous improvements to enhance proposal effectiveness.
• Ensure legal, licensing, and project management compliance with RFX, grant, and procurement requirements.
• Support contract coordination, deadline management, and project administration
• Research and track infrastructure and EV funding policies nationwide, translating them into commercial opportunities
• Engage with federal, state, local government, and utility stakeholders to identify grant and incentive opportunities for EV charging infrastructure
• Advocate for client interests in funding programs
• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and internal coordination for awarded proposals
• Serve as a liaison to funding agencies on behalf of clients

Your Experience and Capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in related field preferred
• Background in transportation, energy, EVs/EVSE, or utilities strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NEVI, ZEV states, HVIP, AQMD, National Make-Ready, and State Environmental Programs is a plus
• Experience with California Energy Commission, EnergIIZE, and California Air Resources Board grant processes preferred
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple teams and meet deadlines
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with copywriting/editorial experience required
• Strong attention to detail and experience supervising projects and employees
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable communicating across cross-functional teams and with leadership
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-threaded environment
• Passion for electric transportation and the environment with awareness of the EVSE space
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in proposals, grant writing, and working with government or NGO agencies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, cell phone reimbursement, and unlimited vacation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at InCharge Energy is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

US Salary Range

$75,000 - $95,000 USD

What We Offer

Full‑time employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, paid jury duty, paid holidays, generous vacation and paid sick leave, opportunities for advancement, office meals and snacks, team building events and activities throughout the year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at InCharge Energy is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in InCharge Energy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

This role will require you to work in office at our location based in Los Angeles, CA.