Work across LanzaTech teams to leverage government funding for LanzaTech initiatives
Work with Business Development and Government Teams to prioritize proposals that LanzaTech should pursue, alone and with partners
Work effectively with Science and Engineering teams to prioritize technical objectives for government funding
Identify and track relevant funding opportunities and the value proposition to LanzaTech
Prepare briefings from complex documents and funding opportunities
Lead discussions on planning and storyboarding documents
Reframe, rewrite, and edit documents
Prepare graphics or concepts for graphics
Oversee preparation of documents that are visually appealing, technically accurate, and easily readable
Learn the fundamentals of LanzaTech technology and represent the key technologies to partners and agencies
Represent LanzaTech at meetings including with funding agencies
Form and lead teams to prepare proposals, including large multiteam proposals
Participate as needed in proposals that support other geographic regions
Identify needs for outside proposal support and follow up to ensure those needs are met
Review proposals prepared by LanzaTech and partners for readability, quality, accuracy, strength, completeness, visual content, and conformity to requirements
Lead and participate in responses for Consultations that shape policy and proposal opportunities
Participate in strategy and planning sessions with the Government Team
Identify tools and capabilities needed to ensure proper execution of government-funded projects
Assist in contracting and collaborating with government partners for proposals awarded
Assist in project execution
Required Qualifications
PhD with 4 years of experience or MS with 10 years of experience
Excellent knowledge of US funding mechanisms and US project lifecycle management
Demonstrated experience in proposal development
Experience in developing partnerships across academia and industry
Proven written and oral communication skills
Self-directed, able to work independently and with a team
Ability to communicate complex ideas into quickly digestible prose or figures
Capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment
Preferred/Valued
Knowledgeable in biotechnology, chemistry, and engineering
Knowledgeable in business development
Creative thinking
Concise messaging
Storyboarding
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and the use of Styles
Use of other Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project)
Experience in chemicals, steel, and/or other Energy Intensive Industries is strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
The position will require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Work Environment
The position will be based in Skokie, Illinois.
The position will require internet connectivity for a hybrid work environment.
The position will require being in the office three days each week.
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This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
We are not able to support work visa sponsorship with this role and preference will be given to local candidates.