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SparkCharge is currently seeking an experienced Vice President, Government Affairs. This position is responsible for managing government affairs initiatives for the organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage with government entities at the local, state, and federal levels. You will build a team that engages directly with governments to change policy and obtain grant funding to support public sector deployment of mobile ev charging.

The VP Government Affairs works closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Federal, State and local government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders, to advocate for the organization's interests and promote its objectives. This role requires a strong understanding of the Federal & State government processes, policies, and regulations, as well as excellent communication, advocacy, and project management skills. You will also be responsible for securing grants and funding for SparkCharge through available programs. Experience in grant application drafting, public funding, and compliance will be critical.

The Company:

SparkCharge is a fast-growing cleantech start-up that is reducing barriers to Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption. We design, manufacture, and sell portable, Level III charging systems for EVs. We also provide “Charging-as-a-Service” (CaaS) through our mobile app “Currently”, which allows EV owners to schedule charge delivery to wherever their vehicle is located. Be a part of the clean energy solution!

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  Grant Application and Management: Develop a strategy for leveraging public programs to deploy mobile charging infrastructure. You will build and lead a team of grant writers and government relations experts who will work with public sector partners to deploy mobile charging at scale.

• Grants Compliance: Develop and maintain a process for ensuring compliance with grant terms.

• Government Affairs Team: Build your own team from scratch! You get to hire, develop and curate the best-in-class Government Affairs team, coordinating with various partners, consultants, advisors to focus on writing and securing grants and actively pursue and gain various funding opportunities.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders to advocate for the organization's interests. Represent the organization in meetings, hearings, and other forums, and effectively communicate the organization's positions on relevant issues.

• Policy Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis on legislative and regulatory proposals, as well as other relevant policy issues, to assess their impact on the organization and develop informed positions. Prepare written reports, briefings, and other materials to support the organization's advocacy efforts.

• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to grants and government affairs activities. Maintain accurate records of government affairs activities, including expenditures, lobbying reports, and other required documentation.

• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with internal departments, including legal, communications, and other relevant teams, to align government affairs strategies with broader organizational goals and initiatives. Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on government affairs matters and ensure coordination and consistency in advocacy efforts across the organization

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, government affairs or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in grant application and management, public policy, lobbying or related roles, preferably in the EV industry.
• Strong attention to detail and a task-oriented mindset.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement and grant processes, policies, and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing government affairs strategies, initiatives, and campaigns.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Strong research, analysis, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating complex projects and initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with relevant industry or issue-specific knowledge of policy relating to energy, transportation, or technology, is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to government affairs activities.
• Ability to work with and communicate across cross-functional teams.
• Extremely comfortable working in a fast paced, start-up environment.
• Passionate about electric transportation and the environment.
• Adept with Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel.

Benefits:

We are a fast-moving, start-up, building a culture based on our values of togetherness, ownership, passion, resilience and respect. This position qualifies for unlimited PTO. We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental & Vision Insurance and 401K plans. Compensation will be based on the candidate’s ability to quickly add value to SparkCharge.

At SparkCharge, we offer fair and equal opportunities to all our candidates and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability status, parental status protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. SparkCharge believes in hiring individuals only based on their qualifications and experiences that meet our business requirements to fill the positions.