Grant Engine · 2 days ago

Lead Grant Writer (Climate and Energy)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conceptualize and then execute high quality, cogent, and simple written applications, translating highly scientific content into terms that appeal to a range of reviewers, from expert to generalist. Responsible for the full delivery, not just the technical content.

Working with the Grant Engine program manager to identify fit between granting agencies’ research needs and the end-client’s product roadmap and technical focus.

Perform literature/product searches on new ideas to understand and assess novel advancements as they relate to end client’s product roadmap.

Work closely with technical and business staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals.

Maintain comprehensive and up to date knowledge of platform technological advances and particular market areas involved in identifying and soliciting grants.

Manage various deadlines and deliverables for multiple clients concurrently.

Assist with assembling scientific documents for each client as necessary, including but not limited to large institutional grants, annual and progress reports for awarded grants.

Qualification

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Grant WritingScientific WritingTechnical CommunicationMaster's in STEMClean EnergyResearch MethodologyClient Relationship Building

Required

PhD preferred. Master’s degree in engineering or other STEM fields applicable to agriculture, environmental policy, environmental science, atmospheric science, oceanography, or relevant background, essential.

Minimum 1-year scientific writing experience

Deep understanding of technologies relevant to the Department of Energy, including but not limited to one or more of the following areas: environment; climate data and modeling; reducing domestic and global carbon dioxide emissions; carbon capture; clean energy technologies; renewable energy; solar energy; hydrogen and fuel cell technologies; fossil fuels; water pollution; offshore wind energy; energy storage technologies.

Proven experience writing grants, including SBIR proposals, and/or experience with other funding mechanisms.

Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, command of the English language, strong presentation skills, diplomacy, perceptual objectivity, active listening, asking the right questions.

Trustworthy, competent, client-focused, credible, proactive and responsive, values the team environment, and works with mutual respect.

Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple concurrent deadlines while maintaining high quality final products.

Personal and professional integrity, build trust and rapport.