InCharge Energy, Inc.
Proposal and Grant Specialist Culver City, CA
InCharge Energy, Inc., Culver City, California, United States, 90232
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.
Your Responsibilities
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
US Salary Range
$70,000 - $75,000 USD
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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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.
Your Responsibilities
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
US Salary Range
$70,000 - $75,000 USD
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.
Interested in building your career at InCharge Energy? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Public materials: Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
Education
School * Select...
Degree * Select...
End date year *
Current Address (City, State, Zip) *
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? * Select...
What are your salary expectations? *
Do you have any professional qualifications (PMP, MCSE)?
Have you ever worked or interviewed with InCharge Energy? If so, please explain below. *
This role will require you to work in office at our location based in Culver City, CA. Are you willing and able to work from this location? * Select...
Do you have experience meeting deadlines for government or utility funding opportunities?
In your previous roles, what role did you play in the proposal or grant process? *
How do you make sure a proposal or application you’re working on is complete and compliant? *
How did you hear about us? *
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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 hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential 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 measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is 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.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
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.
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Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
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A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
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