GridMatrixAvance Consulting
RFP & Grant Writer
GridMatrixAvance Consulting, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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%
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%