Director of Government Affairs
Ripple Fiber
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Itasca • Illinois, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- 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
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