Technical Proposal Writer

Summary

Join ICAST, a nonprofit dedicated to green upgrades for affordable housing, as their Technical Proposal Writer. You will be responsible for researching and writing proposals for government agencies, utilities, and foundations. This role involves collaborating with ICAST's engineering team, ensuring technical accuracy, and managing proposal timelines. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of technical proposal writing experience, including 2+ years in the energy efficiency and renewable energy sector. Remote work is available within the U.S., and the position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5 years Technical Proposal Writing Experience
• 2 years of Writing Proposals in the Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Space

Responsibilities

• Write proposals to government agencies, utility companies, foundations, and corporations focused on the clean energy projects/programs which ICAST implements
• Work directly with ICAST Engineering staff to understand the technical requirements of assigned projects and write them into the proposal
• Review Proposals for technical accuracy and coordinate with subject matter experts on engineering, technology, and program technical details
• Keep proposal team apprised of progress, pitfalls, timing delays, success in recruiting and aligning partners
• Identify potential grant opportunities through various government and nongovernmental information services
• Write and prepare proposals using the ICAST RFP checklist and process
• Build relationships with ICAST partners
• Update the business development proposal tracking sheet
• Conduct research and data collection

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clean energy related field such as Engineering
• Prior experience in developing Renewable Energy Project Proposals
• Must be self-motivated and can balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to work with multiple writers, partners, and editors on projects
• Detail Oriented
• Experienced with MS Outlook, Word, & Excel
• Understanding of Energy Savings Calculation Methodologies
• Experience working with Engineering Teams and Subject Matter Experts

Benefits

• Company Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plan for the employee at no cost! (charges will be added for spouse and family coverage)
• Available Vision and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan available on day 1
• Unlimited PTO Plan
• ICAST is a qualifying employer for Federal public student loan forgiveness