CLEANTECH STRATEGIST AT MOMENTUM (SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA)

Cleantech Strategist | Momentum | Sacramento, California

The Strategist is a client-facing consultant who contributes to the design, development, and deployment of clean energy solutions for Momentum’s clients. This position will lead and deliver client engagements across a range of industries including utilities, zero-emission transportation, and ports and maritime.

Duties And Responsibilities

Client Strategy and Consulting

• Serve as a strategy lead within project teams, collaborating with clients and colleagues to deliver impactful, fundable solutions.
• Lead components of client engagements, including meetings, workstream ownership, research, and strategic planning.
• Analyze funding eligibility criteria, timelines, and program requirements to inform client strategy.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to diagnose business issues and identify solutions.
• Prepare client presentations and facilitate meetings.
• Surface unstated client needs and provide proactive recommendations that drive project success.
• Participate actively in cross-functional teams to advance delivery goals.
  
  

Writing and Content Development

• Lead components of client projects focused on funding strategy, project and grant readiness, application development, and technical analysis.
• Draft proposals, funding applications, technical reports, and strategic planning documents with clarity, structure, and precision.
• Translate research and regulatory information into actionable recommendations.
• Tailor written content to clients’ needs, funding agencies, and stakeholder audiences.
• Collaborate with peers to refine work to the highest quality standards.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including interviews, workshops, and strategy sessions
  
  

Public Funding and Policy Awareness

• Conduct scans of federal, state, and philanthropic funding opportunities, identify and communicate opportunities aligned to client goals. This includes review of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Notices of Proposed Awards (NOPAs).
• Track policy trends and funding forecasts to keep clients informed.
• Contribute to internal systems and processes that enhance team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
  
  

Other

• Mentor junior staff and contribute to project planning and quality assurance.
• Support business development through scoping, proposal development, and relationship management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

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