Description

Description

ICF is seeking a Broadband Grant Manager with federal, state, or local government grant program experience or similar work to support our Broadband work across the United States. This is an opportunity to be a part of a grant management team that is making a significant impact by assisting government agencies and communities in designing and implementing policies and programs that promote broadband equity and bridge the digital divide.

This role will be an integral part of a team that assists states with administering broadband-related programs funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and/or other federal and state broadband development programs to optimize grant resource management. Our functional expertise is in program and grants management, program implementation, planning, environmental review, technical assistance and training, strategic communications and outreach, compliance and monitoring, and performance measurement and evaluation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the mission, business, service, and operational needs of our clients, subgrantees, and their applicants.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing grant applications, project submittals, and grant disbursements through grant closeout and compliance.
• Collaborate with state and federal agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders to contribute to the development of resources, reports, policies, and procedures that encourage broadband infrastructure development
• Ensure client and sub-awardee compliance with all federal regulations including 2 CFR 200, IIJA, BEAD, and ARPA requirements.
• Provide the highest quality of service and deliverables to our clients.
• QA/QC assigned grant applications and projects to ensure program policy and federal requirements are being met.
• Participate in client meetings and other job-related meetings as assigned.
• Document processes for internal and external audiences.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders on the proper management of its IIJA grants.
• Perform communication and outreach activities as necessary to promote broadband utilization and digital inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience in federal or state grants management.
• 1+ years of experience in broadband telecommunications or government programs.
• 1 + years of experience with National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) compliance and regulations.
• Willingness to travel or open to relocation, if need be.

Professional Skills:

• Expert problem-solving capabilities and ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to unique circumstances.
• Analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently and as a team.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with implementing federally funded programs as it relates to outreach, application intake, QA/QC, eligibility, closeout and compliance, and policy application.
• Familiarity with QuickBase, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Experience working within a Federal, State, or City Grant Mgmt. or Grant Administration role.
• Knowledge of IIJA, BEAD, ARPA, and FCC programs.
• Previous experience supporting broadband initiatives.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$63,511.00 - $107,968.00

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