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State of Oregon · 8 hours ago

Broadband Project Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)

Salem, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$5,837/mo - $8,959/mo

4+ years exp

The State of Oregon's Business Development Department is hiring Broadband Project Coordinators to assist communities in assessing financing needs for broadband programs. The role involves managing grant agreements, providing technical assistance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage grant agreement contracts for department financial assistance

Make visits to project sites and meet with recipients

Work with recipients to resolve identified problems; this may include professional assistance suggesting solutions and providing models or examples from other jurisdictions

Compile closeout reports submitted by recipients for compliance with programmatic funding requirements to determine if recipient accomplished the objectives stated in the original application and award contract

Provide on-going technical assistance such as mapping of unserved and underserved areas, network strategies, federal laws and state laws related to telecommunication and broadband networks

Work directly with the Broadband Program Coordinator, Regional Development Officers, and eligible applicants in developing projects and provide technical assistance during application process

Collaborate with Broadband Action Teams, Regional Team (Regional Development Officers/ Regional Project Managers), and other stakeholders

Qualification

Grant managementTelecommunications knowledgeCompliance monitoringTechnical assistanceExcel proficiencyStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationSelf-motivation

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification

Experience developing and managing telecommunications or infrastructure grant agreements

Experience monitoring compliance with technical aspects of complex grant agreements, communicating requirements to sub‑grantees, and negotiating resolutions to issues during the contract performance period

Experience using federal grant programs, rules, and regulations to achieve program outcomes

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Excel

Ability to work independently, demonstrate self‑motivation, and collaborate effectively as part of a team

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including local/state/federal government, state and local elected officials, businesses, and non-governmental organizations