Program Analyst [Infrastructure]

Appalachian Regional Commission; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Commuting subsidy

Professional development

Teleworking

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Commission seeks a Program Analyst to join the Critical Infrastructure Team, reviewing and managing a portfolio of federal grant projects related to water, sewer, broadband, and downtown redevelopment, plus natural/cultural asset development.

The role collaborates with communities and state partners to improve grant deployment, develop innovative strategies, and advance smart technologies and entrepreneurial approaches to strengthening infrastructure in Appalachia.

Qualifications

• Experience in rural community economic development and barriers.
• Experience in one or more: industrial site development, downtown/Main Street, tourism, outdoor recreation, renewable energy and power production, broadband deployment, brownfield development.
• Adept in grants management processes and monitors/ administers grants.
• Strong ability to facilitate diverse groups including federal, state, and local partners, in a consultative and collaborative manner.
• Public speaking experience and providing training/technical assistance to organizations.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage a portfolio of federal grant projects related to infrastructure and redevelopment.
• Collaborate with communities and state partners to deploy grant funds toward critical infrastructure investments.
• Develop innovative strategies and partnerships to advance smart technologies and entrepreneurial approaches for the region.
• Report to the Division Director and coordinate with the Critical Infrastructure Team.

Skills

Rural economic development

Grants management

Stakeholder facilitation

Public speaking

Driver's license

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Organization Overview

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

Position Summary

ARC seeks a Program Analyst to work with the Critical Infrastructure Team. This role will be responsible for reviewing and managing a portfolio of federal grant projects related to physical infrastructure (water, sewer, gas, electricity, broadband, etc.), downtown redevelopment, and natural/cultural asset development. Collaborate with communities and state partners to improve deployment of grant funds towards critical infrastructure investments. Develop innovative strategies and partnerships with key organizations to advance smart technologies and entrepreneurial approaches to improving the region’s infrastructure. This position reports to the Division Director.

Required Qualifications

• Solid experience in community economic development, with an emphasis on rural areas and an appreciation for barriers in rural areas and an ability to creatively pursue solutions suited to low-income rural areas.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial site development, downtown/Main Street development, tourism development, outdoor recreation, renewable energy and power production development, broadband deployment, and brownfield development.
• Adept in the grants management processes and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices including ability to monitor and administer assigned grants and develop specialized agreements for grants.
• Strong ability to facilitate diverse groups and individuals, including federal, state, and local partners, to advance their goals in a consultative and collaborative manner.
• Confidence with public speaking and experience with providing training and technical assistance to organizations in group and one-of-one settings.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment; bring an energetic and innovative approach to work.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher degree in a related field.
• Two years of work experience in one of the subject matter areas listed above, and with full life cycle grants management.
• Successful completion (prior to hire) and maintenance of background security review.
• Ability to travel (25%) and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Why ARC?

Great Benefits: ARC offers a collaborative work environment and a competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, commuting subsidy, professional development, and teleworking. This is not a federal position, however, if a federal employee is selected for this position and transfers without a break in service of more than three calendar days, he or she may be able to continue his or her retirement and life/health insurance benefits. ARC generally follows the General Schedule Salary Table of the Federal government. ARC’s grades denoted by “NF” are equivalent to the GS chart (DC locality). This position is an NF-12 (DC locality). This position is located in Washington, DC and requires five “in-person” days in the office.

Strong Mission

Curious about the work we do at ARC? Read more about our strategic plan, Appalachia Envisioned, to check out our goals. Our team is dedicated to innovation, partnerships, and investments in the Appalachian Region to help achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

Equal Employment Policy

ARC is an equal employment opportunity employer and endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of ARC’s business. If an applicant believes he or she requires such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, he or she should contact the Director, Human Resources. If an applicant has any questions or concerns, he or she should reach out to the Lisa Pansegrouw, Director, Human Resources at 202.884.7770 or at [e-mail]