Director of Government Affairs- MA Markets

Government Affairs Director – Massachusetts Markets | Ripple Fiber

We are looking for a Government Affairs Director to join our growing team in Massachusetts.

About Ripple Fiber

Our mission is to provide access to the best internet for life, while bridging the digital divide, using advanced technology aimed at improving people’s lives. Our technology has proven successful in other countries around the world and has provided ease of access to more opportunities from an education, entertainment, and employment perspective.

We have achieved the above by providing faster, more stable fiber internet connection, providing each user with their own bandwidth without needing to share with anyone else. Simply put, the capacity of fiber is a lot faster than copper and is the internet of the future.

Our aim is to provide this internet access to over 3 million homes over the next 7 years, across various states.

About our culture

We are a dynamic fast growing, fast paced, innovative company filled with ambitious, self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. We are people centric and place emphasis on employee experience, career growth and development.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Government Affairs Director to join our team. This position involves executive Ripple Fiber’s grant strategy and securing funding from federal and state initiatives to support fiber optic infrastructure projects. This position will work closely with the VP of Data Analytics, the Government Affairs Director will assess new areas, engage communities and municipalities, form relationships, write proposals, make submission, and keep the Ripple Fiber executive team informed.

This position is for our Massachusetts Markets and will NEED TO BE LOCAL TO MASSACHUSETTS! 

Responsibilities:

• Implement Ripple Fiber’s overall grant strategy.
• Identify and assess available federal and state grant programs to support fiber optic infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with the executive team to engage communities and municipalities, form relationships, and secure funding for fiber deployment and network management.
• Write and submit grant proposals to federal and state initiatives, with a focus on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
• Monitor and report on the status of grant applications and follow ups as necessary.
• Advise the President and Ripple Fiber executive team on grant-related issues and provide financial guidance on the pursuit and prioritization of grants.
• Attend relevant industry events and conferences to maintain a strong understanding of current grant programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including 401k packages), various perks and opportunities for growth and development. If you believe you are a fit from a role and culture perspective, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter for consideration.

Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.