Government Funding Solutions Specialist (REMOTE) in Raleigh, NC

Government Funding Solutions Specialist (REMOTE) - NRTC - Raleigh, NC - work from home job Company: NRTC Job description: Funding Solutions Specialist (Government Programs) NRTC serves more than 1,500 rural utilities and affiliates in 48 states. Our purpose is to help provide solutions to electric and telephone members to bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC has helped its members successfully obtain government funding to support and enable broadband deployment across unserved and unserved communities. Several federal and state/local funding programs are emerging to bridge the digital divide and modernize rural America’s electricity sector through advancements in network resiliency, renewable energy, and Smart Grid solutions. Moreover, cybersecurity programs continue to gain traction to protect our nation’s telecom and electrical networks. NRTC is expanding the Funding Services Team. NRTC seeks a Funding Solutions Specialist to assist members apply for these funding opportunities through: opportunity identification; multifaceted communication programs to alert members and explain program guidelines; coordination with NRTC members, internal staff and partners to develop and review proposals; special projects that successfully position members to obtain grants and thereby advance development in rural America. Job Summary The Funding Solutions Specialist, Government Programs will help identify, summarize, and explain emerging federal and state funding programs to NRTC’s members. This position requires background knowledge of broadband infrastructure & adoption and energy initiatives (e.g., Smart Grid, resiliency, renewable energy). The Funding Solutions Specialist will also help members identify which programs they qualify for based on a detailed situational assessment of the market landscape, economic assessment, implementation considerations, funding guidelines and overall program fit. The Specialist will guide NRTC members, staff, and grant writers regarding the key success factors, and review final proposals to ensure all criteria are effectively met.

Responsibilities

• Track federal and state grant programs across broadband and energy.
• Closely read and distill key points regarding objective, eligibility criteria, scoring framework, compliance requirements, and application submission guidelines.
• Summarize key points through authoring a variety of outputs (e.g., program briefs, memos, blogs, slides) and presentations (e.g., workshops, webinars, individual meetings, etc.)
• Apply various research tools to identifying emerging programs including online resources, paid subscriptions, conversations with industry stakeholders, etc.
• Manage multiple simultaneous priorities for information gathering and analysis with short deadlines, diverse information sets, and complex government rules and guidelines.
• Maintain a database of all funding opportunities, member proposals, awards granted, etc.; run reports and engage in analysis regarding project activity and status of grant applications being developed.
• Maintain a comprehensive, well-organized shared directory of research findings.
• Correspond with government stakeholders to obtain clarifications and updates regarding rules and guidelines
• Provide timely responses to member inquiries regarding member inquiries regarding funding programs, proposal development status, information requirements, etc.
• Workflow tracking and updates based on assigned tasks
• Can communicate complex ideas, verbally and in writing, so that others may understand them
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Track record in having performed research across a complex set of issues and topics; prefer that research involve any of the following –telecom technology, utilities, and economic development
• Ability to consult and provide advice that is evidence-based, analytical, holistic to the set of circumstances, and timely
• Demonstrated success in developing reports, memos, briefs, slides, etc.
• Ability to create and manage databases of large information sets and run reports Cooperative and member-focused mindset
• Ability to interact well with external parties such as members, vendors, and partners and internal leaders and colleagues
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Highly attentive to detail
• Excellent writing, presentation, and organizational skills
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to handle priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, telecommunications, liberal arts and sciences; Masters-level education preferred but not required
• Experience with federal and/or state grant programs preferably in broadband and/or electrical utilities

Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in an office or remote setting
• Minimum domestic travel may be required up to 10%

Disclaimer: The above job description summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. The order in which responsibilities, duties and skills are listed is not significant. Powered by JazzHR Expected salary: Location: Raleigh, NC Job date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:06:19 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job