RFP & Grant Writer

The CompanyWe are the market-leading builders of next-generation digital infrastructure. We’re a fast growing startup working with cities globally, making them more efficient, safer, and sustainable. You can read more about our recent work in Bloomberg, the Associated Press, and Government Technology.The RoleReporting to the Director of Government Affair, The RFP/Grant Writer will be a key role in Company's Government Affairs Organization and support its most critical deliverables. As an RFP & Grant Writer, you will be responsible for crafting and communicating the impact a deployment can have in a community and how this impact supports each of these goals within the context of broader state, local, national, and global regulatory frameworks.This is a hybrid remote/in-person role based in Austin, Texas. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.Key Responsibilities:Grant/Trade Missions/Accelerator Applications, RFPs SubmissionDrive company’s applications for grants, to RFPs, Trade Missions, and accelerators, coordinating the process from origination to submission and leading a cross functional team of customers, partners, government relations firms, policy organizations, government affairs, and engineering contributors

Project ManagementBias for action

Deadlines matter

Reporting and communication matter

X-FactorHigh EQ, great written and oral communicator

Does their best work on a deadline

Wants to build a market leading product

Results orientation - can always answer “so what” when they’re done

Mission driven for impact, cares about building something that can touch everyone

Lifelong learning mentality

Teamplayer

Strong critical thinking skills

Minimum QualificationsBA/BS in relevant field

MA/JD/PhD preferred

5+ relevant YOE

Deeply motivated to help revitalize American infrastructure, enhance public safety and equity, and reduce emissions

Desirable QualificationsExperience in transportation

Experience at a public agency

Experience presenting and speaking to large audiences

Demonstrated personal brand, with a track record of positions on matters of public policy/interest

Experience at a product-focused technology company

Position DescriptionPosition Type: Full-time, salaried

Location: Hybrid, based in Austin, Texas

Sponsored: No

Equity: Eligible

Benefits: Unlimited PTO, 401K matching, medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Travel: Domestic & International 0-25%