Description

Job Description:

The Senior Manager of Broadband Program Administration for MTC Engineering, a portfolio company of Full Circle Fiber Partners, will be a subject matter expert and company advocate for federal, state, and local programs targeting broadband expansion and will lead an end-to-end procurement process including working with potential customers on program education, grant writing, post-award execution, and regulatory compliance. This person will also partner with Operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction and other compliance measures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead a small team to gather information on customer and program requirements, submit grant or other subsidy applications, and manage customer, company, and program administrator expectations.
• Build relationships with program administrators including federal/state/local government entities and influencers.
• Work with Business Development and Strategic Partnerships teams as necessary to acquire new customers.
• Perform research needed to support targeted broadband expansion including analyzing competitive data, environmental concerns, etc.
• Give regular updates to customers regarding regulatory compliance and filing needs.
• Educate internal and external partners on program requirements, availability, and business expansion opportunities.
• Work with Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure that customer requirements are met including project start/end dates and other metrics.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education and Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Prior Experience:

• 5 years of experience managing Government Relations and/or Regulatory Affairs for a utility or telecommunications company preferred
• Experience with the Rural Utilities Service, RDOF, and/or BEAD strongly preferred
• Permitting experience with federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management preferred

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel (required).

Skills and Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills and capable of analyzing issues and solving problems.
• Demonstrated sound decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational skills, handle various tasks simultaneously, prioritize commitments and work effectively under project deadlines
• Ability to build a team and promote teamwork, creating a positive team culture

· Excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and customers.

This list may not encompass all the responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions linked to this position. Although it aims to provide an accurate overview of the current job, management retains the ability to modify the job or mandate the performance of other tasks as assigned.

Pay:

Yearly Salary $120,000 to $135,000 depending on experience and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus dependent on meeting core business objectives

This salary range is specific to Colorado. Other locations may be adjusted for cost of living.

Conditions of Employment:

• Hybrid work environment
• Ability to travel approximately 20% as needed
• Able to successfully pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen as part of the selection process.
• Authorized to work within the United States.