Funding & Incentives Manager - US/(Durham - RTP)

We at Kempower Empower the EV Evolution and create a Cleaner and more silent environment for us all. We inspire our audiences to join the electric movement. Want to plug in and be the change?

Whether it's our perspective, the way we work together or the impact on the climate - we make it positive. We are people with a can-do attitude. We help each other and voice our opinions, independent of our job descriptions or titles. We come from over 40 nationalities all over the world and keep on looking for other continents as we go.

The EV market is constantly evolving, and so are we. We are searching for learners, doers and problem solvers from many different backgrounds.

We love learning, taking care of each other, and having fun with each other.

The future is electric – get ready to join the current! This is just the beginning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Funding & Incentives Manager you will:

• Strategic Funding Capture: Develop and execute a comprehensive funding strategy to proactively identify and capture federal, state, and local capital (e.g., NEVI, IRA, DOE programs) to directly drive EV charging sales.
• Customer Consulting & Grant Management: Serve as a Customer-Facing Funding Consultant, modeling project financial returns and managing the end-to-end development and submission of all high-value grant applications on behalf of our clients.
• Expertise & Compliance: Act as the foremost subject matter expert on technical and financial requirements, ensuring rigorous compliance and managing all mandatory post-award reporting and utilization timelines.
• Internal Integration: Partner with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to integrate funding strategies into the core commercial roadmap, optimizing our offerings for maximum grant eligibility.
• External Relations: Cultivate and maintain critical, long-lasting relationships with key government officials and contracting stakeholders to secure future business and provide expert guidance on regulatory changes.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Public Policy, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years dedicated to securing large-scale federal and state funding (e.g., grants, tax credits, rebates) within the Electric Vehicle (EV), renewable energy, or transportation infrastructure industries.
• Proven expertise with key federal programs such as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, EPA grants, and/or Department of Energy (DOE) funding.
• Demonstrated success in leading the development and submission of complex, multi-million-dollar grants or funding applications.
• In-depth knowledge of grant management, compliance, and required reporting procedures.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, persuasive narratives.

WHY KEMPOWER?

We believe in integrity. This means open doors and honest conversations, career development, and taking ownership of your work, no matter the title. At Kempower we grow together. And as we grow, we change, and so we find ways to make sure our job descriptions align with our interests and needs. So it's not just the product we're developing, but our people.

We support your well-being by offering comprehensive benefits including zero cost options for medical, dental, and vision, competitive 401(k), and performance bonuses!

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLUG IN AND BE THE CHANGE?

Does this sound like something for you? Want to join us in powering planet cool? We can't wait to hear from you!

Location: USA/North Carolina/Durham (RTP)

Kempower is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, or any other status protected by laws and regulations. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, and we encourage applicants of all ages.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, and you need assistance to apply, please contact our Kempower HR team at [email protected]. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.