NEVI Grant Management Specialist

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Role Summary:

Electrify America is the nation's largest open ultra-fast charging network, with over 800 stations and three coast-to-coast highway routes. Our company is expanding our network through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program, and we are looking for a talented grants management professional to join our team.

The Grants Management Specialist will assist with NEVI program implementation by ensuring that Electrify America complies with all documentation and reporting requirements associated with state NEVI grants. Following a NEVI award, this individual will assess and communicate specific compliance requirements of the grant and develop a strategy for ensuring the company tracks all necessary information. This individual will also manage preparation and collection of data templates to collect necessary information from different business lines, and draft these into period grant reports required for different programs. Lastly, this individual will also help to develop the scalable systems and processes that can support the continued expansion of NEVI work.

The work is highly cross-functional and will involve regular collaboration with Electrify America's Real Estate, Commercial Sales, Construction, and Operations teams in order to ensure that the proposed targets are implementable and quickly pursued. The ideal candidate is a passionate and self-driven, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in addition to past grants management expertise. Our company is a very fast-paced environment, and the perfect place for someone who is passionate about making an impact on electric vehicle adoption and ready to roll up their sleeves on a challenging and critical task.

Role Responsibilities:

Grants Management and Reporting (50%)

• Maintain a calendar of necessary reports and keep leadership apprised of upcoming obligations
• Distribute data collection templates to relevant teams and retrieve necessary reporting information
• Draft required reports based on collected information from business lines
• Ensure timely delivery of necessary documentation to ensure grant compliance

Grant Agreements Analysis (25%)

• Assist in review of grant agreements, scopes of work and contracts to identify compliance requirements
• Create a schedule of necessary reports and information to be reported to grantmaking agencies
• Develop data collection templates to secure necessary information from relevant business lines

Scalable Management Systems (25%)

• Develop tools and processes to support continued expansion of the NEVI program
• Evaluate additional tools including software to assist in tracking and reporting on numerous grants
• Present recommendations to leadership and assist with implementation of new systems

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience

Education (Required):

• Bachelors Degree

Education (Desired):

• Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Administration or similar

Skills:

• Project management
• Organizational skill
• Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Strategic planning
• Communication skills - interpersonal, oral and written
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Problem solving
• Resource management
• Autonomy and initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software

Specialized Skills (Required):

• Demonstrated record of precision & integrity in past grants management work
• High attention to detail
• Leadership and organizational skills
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills

Specialized Skills (Desired):

• PMP Certification
• Experience with grants management software
• Experience with compliance under 2 CFR Part 200

Work Flexibility:

• <10% travel required

Electrify America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.