Director of Grants, Contracts & Engagement

Job Title: Director of Grants, Contracts, and Engagement Department: Emerging Markets Reports to: Mark Shelden Summary: This is a hybrid position located in Champaign, Illinois.
The Director of Policy, Grant Opportunities, and Engagement will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and applying for federal, state, and local grant opportunities, including ,but not limited to, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Infrastructure Reduction Act (IRA).
This individual will identify existing and new opportunities for grant funding, develop the application and track submission and award decision process.
The Director will also be responsible for the relationship management and engagement with government officials.
Duties/Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Develop and maintain a network of key grant stakeholders including key agencies, legal contacts and lobbyist groups.
Identify opportunities and assess the probability of success, along with resourcing required to optimize success.
Coordinate and lead application processes for applicable grant opportunities.
Serve as liaison between Pavlov Media and key government stakeholders and policy makers, to increase likelihood of success.
Inform the Pavlov Management Team on the status of applications and any key risks/opportunities.
Stay informed on any new awards or key changes in existing programs.
Qualifications: Prior experience with project management, managing a grant writing program, and federal grant funding processes preferred.
Prior significant experience in government affairs, with interactions with key governmental stakeholders Familiarity with the BEAD program or other relevant grant programs in the Digital Communications, Telecom sectors Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Key Metrics # grant opportunities assessed % successful grants submitted % grants awarded/ win rate $ grants awarded About us: Come join our rapidly growing team! Pavlov Media is a dynamic company that has been building great networks for over 30 years and has been named by The Silicon Review as one of the 50 Best Companies to watch! Headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, we’re one of the nation’s largest private providers of broadband services, serving communities in 44 US states.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance on day one 3 weeks of PTO 15 paid holidays 401K with Company match Tuition/professional development reimbursement Pavlov Media is an equal opportunity employer.
Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.