Government Program Manager

Commnet; Arkansas; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Commnet is seeking a Government Program Manager to oversee day-to-day government program compliance activities and drive streamlined filings and reports for federal and state funding programs.

The successful candidate will be collaborative with excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, plus a mature professional attitude. Prior USF program compliance or broadband grant experience is required. This position can be remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in program management or related field.
• Experience working across legal, accounting, engineering or construction functions.
• Experience with legal documents, laws and regulations.
• Experience presenting executive summaries for approval.
• Experience managing deadlines and schedules.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry and E-Rate compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day internal point of contact for program management and guide on program rules.
• Review and document compliance requirements for grants and programs and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Conduct billing/invoicing reviews and prepare reimbursements with supporting documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of services and funding programs related to fiber optic and wireless tech.
• Track requirements and deadlines; provide regular updates and support audits.
• Oversee compliance for broadband network expansion and reporting to federal authorities.
• Analyze data and produce high-level Excel reports (pivot tables, lookups).
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Commnet

The Government Program Manager will be responsible for managing activities along two paths: manage the company’s day-to-day government program compliance activities focusing on federal and state funding programs and grants, and drive enhanced program implementation and compliance excellence in streamlining filings and reports. The Government Program Manager with work with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adaptability, analytical skills, and a mature professional attitude. ***Required: The successful candidate must also possess experience in federal USF program compliance within the telecommunications industry (High Cost, E-Rate, RHC, Lifeline) and/or experience with broadband grant programs and requirements. Candidates that do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Duties and Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Act as the day-to-day internal point of contact for program management, supporting internal teams by providing guidance on program rules and helping to align business objectives with program requirements.


• Work to review/document compliance requirements for each grant and program, reviewing grant applications, agreements and program regulations, providing relevant details to internal stakeholders and working closely with project managers.


• Conduct account and project billing/invoicing reviews, prepare reimbursement filings with all necessary back up documentation, respond to government requests.


• Maintain knowledge of the Company’s service offerings, service footprints, and targeted customers (fiber optic and wireless technologies), particularly as related to ETC and ILEC areas and funding programs.


• Track program requirements and deadlines. Work with internal teams to ensure understanding of requirements and objectives. Provide regular progress updates for stakeholders. Lead documentation gathering in response to federal program audits.


• Oversee compliance objectives for broadband network expansion, ensuring timely and accurate filings. Familiarity with broadband location and availability reporting to the federal government a plus (for example, HUBB reporting).


• Ability to analyze data and provide high level excel reports, including but not limited to, pivot tables, lookups, etc.


• Perform other duties as requested.

Success Factors

• Ability to be challenged, take constructive feedback, and handle a high level of challenging situations in a professional manner


• A high level of customer centricity and relationship building skills


• Self-motivated, goal-oriented team player with exceptional time management skills


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively under deadline


• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills


• Detail oriented: a high level of attention to detail is required


• Highly organized and ability to multi-task


• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Years Experience: 4-6 years


• Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree


• Experience working across functional groups (legal, accounting, engineering, construction, etc.)


• Experience working with legal documents and reading laws and regulations


• Experience preparing and presenting executive summaries for approval


• Experience in setting and meeting schedules/deadlines


• Experience working in the telecommunications industry.


• Experience managing E-Rate compliance for a service provider.

This position can be remote. Eastern Time or Central Time is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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