Position Summary: • Ensuring broadband programs are efficiently and effectively implemented and managed to deliver high impact across the state • Develop strategies to pursue funding opportunities outside of state government • Develop long-term strategies that advance the Office of Broadband Development. Among other responsibilities, the Director will lead all state broadband initiatives with engagement from internal and external stakeholders, including administration leadership, legislators and other interested parties.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: • Identify innovative strategies to address increased adoption, digital literacy, economic development and robust infrastructure, especially through relationships in the private and nonprofit sectors. • Provide stakeholder management and outreach to service providers, legislators, state agencies and other invested stakeholders • Serve as primary spokesperson to local, regional and statewide media regarding the state's broadband programs. • Provide guidance and solutions for the evolving broadband landscape. • Work with the administration and agency leadership to develop legislative proposals related to broadband. Provide testimony to the legislature on broadband initiatives. • Assess current programs and challenges in the industry and make recommendations for program improvements and development of new opportunities. • Support local and regional stakeholders by providing consultation on local broadband strategies and initiatives.