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 the Government & Public Affairs Director and the InCharge Executive Director 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
- Establish systems and standards for grant and proposal development and submission processes
- Draft and coordinate infrastructure project proposals for grant funding opportunities, integrating input from operations, engineering, clients, and grant writers (including project schedules and budgets)
- Support contract coordination, deadline management, and project administration
- Engage with federal, state, local government, and utility stakeholders to identify grant and incentive opportunities for EV charging infrastructure
- Maintain listings of key governmental, industry, environmental, and community agencies and organizations that can advance InCharge client goals
- Monitor and summarize policy developments relevant to client interests
- Research and track infrastructure and EV funding policies nationwide, translating them into commercial opportunities
- Host or support webinars on EPA funding, regional incentives, and utility programs (e.g., Make-Ready Incentives)
- Collaborate with Government & Public Affairs, Marketing, and PR teams to ensure consistent messaging
- Assist clients in joining fleet organizations, Clean Cities Coalitions, and other industry groups to expand influence
- 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 Public Policy, Political Science, Government Affairs, Communications, or related field highly 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 public policy, proposals, grant writing, and working with government or NGO agencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
What We Offer
Full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation, yearly bonuses, and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, cell phone reimbursement, generous vacation, 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.
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Top Skills
What We Do
InCharge Energy is on the frontlines of large-scale emissions reduction, accelerating the electrification of the transportation industry – one commercial fleet at a time. With end-to-end, turnkey solutions for commercial EV infrastructure projects, InCharge Energy equips fleet managers with the top brands in charging hardware and software; customized hardware and software products; short-, mid- and long-range plans for seamless fleet and facilities transition to EVs; financing; and maintenance and corrective repairs over the life of the charging assets.
🔌 InCharge develops innovative hardware, software and services designed and engineered specifically for fleets, such as service-dispatch-integrated software, fleet-management-integrated software, electricity load management, durable cable management products and high-reliability maintenance, repair and warranty services. Whether a fleet has 200 sedans or 20,000 Class 8 trucks, the team at InCharge serves a diverse clientele throughout North America, including major commercial fleets, truck and bus manufacturers, rideshare operators, EV manufacturers, school districts, municipalities and facilities owners, among many others.
🌎 Headquartered in the world’s first zero-emissions delivery zone in Santa Monica, Calif., InCharge Energy was founded by EV industry veterans Cameron Funk and Terry O’Day. The company has additional operations in San Francisco, Michigan and Virginia.
📞 If you’re looking for an experienced team to support your fleet’s electrification, please call us at 818.697.GOEV
