Funding Solutions Assistant
Company: NRTC
Location: Herndon
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
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 Assistant to help 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
Assistant will help identify and summarize emerging federal and
state/local funding programs for NRTC members and staff. These
include programs for broadband deployment and adoption, energy
initiatives (e.g., Smart Grid, resiliency, renewable energy), and
network/cybersecurity enhancements. The Funding Solutions Assistant
will help NRTC members, staff, and grant writers collect and
assemble grant application documentation, manage document exchange
and review final proposals to ensure all program criteria are
effectively met. Responsibilities
Track federal, state, and local
grants programs across broadband, energy, and network security.
Closely read and distill key points regarding objective,
eligibility criteria, scoring framework, compliance requirements,
and application submission guidelines. Summarize key program 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 databases 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 grant
applications and research findings.Provide timely responses to
member inquiries regarding member inquiries regarding funding
programs, proposal development status, information requirements,
etc.Works collaboratively with colleagues to advance continuous
improvement in grant application processes Workflow tracking and
updates based on assigned tasksCan manage a team of cross
discipline individuals, using project management techniques to
assemble large quantities of data required by state and federal
infrastrucure grant authoritiesCan communicate complex ideas,
verbally and in writing, so that others may understand them
Well-organized and self-directedHighly attentive to details and
accurateProficient with computers and spreadsheet/word processing
applicationsOther 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 - local, state or federal
public policy, telecom technology, utilities, and economic
developmentAbility to consult and provide advice that is
evidence-based, analytical, holistic to the set of circumstances,
and timelyDemonstrated 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 mindsetAbility to interact well with external
parties such as members, vendors, and partners and internal leaders
and colleagues Ability to excel in a team environmentHighly
attentive to detail Excellent writing, presentation, and
organizational skillsExcellent proficiency in Microsoft tools,
including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to handle priorities
in a fast-paced environmentAbility to complete multiple tasks
within critical deadlines -Minimum Education and Experience -
- Bachelor's degree in public policy,
business, accounting, telecommunications, liberal arts and
sciences; Masters-level education preferred but not required
- Experience with federal and/or state-local 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. - -#zrPowered by
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Keywords: NRTC, Germantown , Funding Solutions Assistant, Other , Herndon, Maryland
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