IT Infrastructure Architect

AR Economic Development Comm; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The AR Economic Development Commission seeks an IT Infrastructure Architect serving as Deputy Director of the Arkansas State Broadband Office. The role leads broadband infrastructure projects funded by state and federal programs and ensures successful deployment across Arkansas.

Responsibilities include federal grant management, coordinating with providers and contractors, and guiding strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications or broadband with knowledge of deployment and operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex infrastructure projects including budget and contracts.
• Experience administering federal/state grants, preferably broadband or infrastructure-focused.
• Familiarity with federal grant requirements and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of fiber-optic networks and fixed wireless access technologies.
• Background with BEAD or ARP broadband funding initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight of broadband infrastructure projects.
• Manage federal grant administration and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with ISPs, contractors, and other stakeholders for deployment.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and contractor coordination to deliver results.

Skills

Broadband industry knowledge

Infrastructure project leadership

Grant program administration

Regulatory compliance familiarity

Fiber and fixed wireless technology

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

The IT Infrastructure Architect serves as Deputy Director of the Arkansas State Broadband Office, providing leadership and operational oversight of broadband infrastructure projects funded by state and federal programs. This senior-level position involves managing federal grant administration, coordinating with internet service providers and contractors, and ensuring successful deployment of broadband infrastructure across Arkansas. The role requires expertise in telecommunications, federal grant management, project oversight, and stakeholder coordination in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key qualifications:

• Professional experience in telecommunications or broadband industry with knowledge of network deployment, construction, and operations
• Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure projects including planning, budgeting, and contractor coordination
• Experience administering federal or state grant programs, preferably broadband, telecommunications, or infrastructure-related
• Familiarity with federal grant requirements and compliance with applicable regulations
• Knowledge of broadband infrastructure technologies including fiber-optic networks and fixed wireless access
• Experience with broadband funding programs such as BEAD or American Rescue Plan Act initiatives