Associate Director of Deployment Programs; Broadband

Title: Associate Director of Deployment Programs (Broadband)

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $110k-$120k

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location:Dept of Housing and Comm Dev

Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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Help build a more connected Virginia! If you’re a strategic leader who enjoys bringing people together, managing complex programs, and turning ideas into action, we invite you to join DHCD as the Associate Director of Deployment Programs. In this role, you’ll help lead major broadband initiatives and work closely with communities, government agencies, broadband providers, and other partners to expand reliable connectivity across the Commonwealth.

As the Associate Director of Deployment Programs, you’ll play an important leadership role in advancing Virginia’s broadband infrastructure and connectivity goals. You’ll oversee state and federally funded programs, support and guide staff, manage program and project resources, and help ensure initiatives are well planned, effectively implemented, and meeting their goals. You’ll also build strong working relationships with local governments, broadband providers, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, consultants, and other partners to help move projects forward and deliver meaningful results for Virginia communities.

Provide strategic direction and accountability for assigned programs, making sure they meet both short and long term goals, follow applicable requirements, and use resources effectively. You’ll also help ensure that programs are responsive to the needs of communities and support the Office of Broadband’s overall mission.

• Establish priorities, work plans, performance expectations, and accountability measures for assigned programs.
• Direct the implementation and administration of state and federally funded broadband and telecommunications programs, including BEAD and future broadband initiatives.
• Provide executive oversight of deployment activities, grant administration, project implementation, monitoring, compliance, and performance.
• Ensure programs and projects comply with grant agreements, state and federal regulations, Office policies, and program objectives.
• Develop and implement project management standards, technical review processes, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and performance measures.
• Review programmatic, operational, technical, financial, and compliance information to support executive decision-making and advise the Broadband Director on status, risks, and resource needs.
• Coordinate with local governments, federal and state agencies, broadband providers, nonprofits, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Office of Broadband in interagency, federal, and external partnerships, meetings, conferences, and public forums.
• Support federal and state policy development, legislative and regulatory initiatives, strategic planning, and the Broadband Advisory Council.
• Develop recommendations to improve program effectiveness, implementation efficiency, customer service, and stakeholder outcomes.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently.

• Extensive knowledge of broadband and/or community/economic development programs

• Considerable knowledge of state or federal funding regulations and compliance requirements relevant to the role.
Skills

• Demonstrated skill set in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, engage diverse audiences, and foster collaborative relationships across…