Technical Proposal Writer (REMOTE)

Who we are:  

ICAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers green upgrades to multifamily affordable housing properties to fight climate change, preserve affordable housing, and address social inequity. We put millions of dollars to work in local communities across the US, saving low- and moderate-income families millions on their utility bills, reducing carbon emissions by millions of tons, and creating thousands of sustainable jobs in the green energy sector. ICAST motivates people to act, spurring local economic development, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.  

Our Work Environment: 

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, fast paced, inclusive, work/life balance, established career paths for certain positions, opportunities to job shadow, flexible schedules, robust onboarding, and above all passion for what we do. 

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Position Overview: 

The Technical Proposal Writer will be responsible for the research and writing of responses to proposal requests for ICAST. The proposals will be potentially to Federal, State and Local Govt. Such as US Department of Energy, HUD, EPA, etc.; Utilities; Foundations, etc. The position will lead technical aspects of proposal submissions including facilitating and coordinating with ICAST engineering on program development, design, and execution.  

Must Have Qualifications:  

• 5 years Technical Proposal Writing Experience 

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

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  

Location: Remote in the U.S.A. 

Travel: none 

Reports to: Director of Business Development 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a clean energy related field such as Engineering 

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Areas of Expertise: Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Federal Funding, Utility Demand Side Management and clean energy technologies.   

Compensation: $75k/yr + $25k Potential bonus 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Writing proposals to government agencies, utility companies, foundations, and corporations focused on the clean energy projects/programs which ICAST implements.  

• Working directly with ICAST Engineering staff to understand the technical requirements of assigned projects and writing them into the proposal.  

• Reviewing Proposals for technical accuracy and coordinating with subject matter experts on engineering, technology, and program technical details.  

• Keeping proposal team apprised of progress, pitfalls, timing delays, success in recruiting and aligning partners  

• Identifying potential grant opportunities through various government and nongovernmental information services  

• Writing and preparing proposals using the ICAST RFP checklist and process  

• Building relationships with ICAST partners  

• Updating the business development proposal tracking sheet  

• Conducting research and data collection  

Initial Goals:

• Understand the ICAST technical capabilities within 60 days and be able to write proposals independently within 90 days. 

This Job Description is a guide listing the key responsibilities of the Job, not an all-inclusive list.   It will be reviewed and revised periodically by management to meet the changing needs of ICAST. 

• 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. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for more details.

ICAST is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status. ICAST is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!