Hybrid Director of Government Affairs

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Director of Government Affairs leading policy strategies at Ripple Fiber, managing relationships with governments and stakeholders. Guiding broadband deployment initiatives in Illinois and Michigan markets.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and implementation of Ripple Fiber’s overall public policy and government affairs strategy.
  • Represent the company before county/municipal governments and planning departments to identify requirements for fiber deployment projects in new market areas and ongoing network management.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local governments, administrators, and elected officials.
  • Monitor legislative activity related to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), particularly related to grant programs.
  • Work with Director of Broadband Grants & Initiative to identify and assess available federal and state grant programs to support fiber optic infrastructure projects.
  • Support grant proposal preparation as needed with a focus on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
  • Attend relevant industry and state/local chamber events and conferences to maintain a strong understanding of broadband related issues.

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience working in government affairs, preferably in Telecommunications
  • Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Supportive work environment

Job title

Director of Government Affairs

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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