Proposal and Grant Specialist

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