Vice President of Government Programs Greater Fort Worth, TX Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Government Programs to lead the strategic and operational aspects of its government-funded broadband portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of government programs, from funding applications to network construction, and ensuring ongoing compliance. This executive leadership role involves overseeing a grants and compliance team, coordinating with various internal departments, and representing the company with government and external stakeholders. The VP will be expected to have a strong background in telecommunications, broadband, or infrastructure, with a focus on leading complex, multi-site programs and a deep understanding of grant finance and compliance. Key responsibilities for the Vice President of Government Programs include leading and developing the grants team, driving new funding applications, and ensuring the integrated execution of active government programs. The role requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, interpret and translate grant agreements and federal requirements into operational plans, and build audit-ready processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years' of experience in the relevant field, with a preference for those with specific experience in BEAD, RDOF, or similar programs. Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. A background in fixed wireless and fiber deployment, as well as experience with program management tools, is also preferred.

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