Duties

Collaborate with communities and state partners to improve deployment of grant funds towards critical infrastructure investments. Develop innovative strategies and partnerships with key organizations to advance smart technologies and entrepreneurial approaches to improving the region's infrastructure. This position reports to the Division Director.

Responsibilities

• Solid experience in community economic development, with an emphasis on rural areas and an appreciation for barriers in rural areas and an ability to creatively pursue solutions suited to low-income rural areas.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial site development, downtown/Main Street development, tourism development, outdoor recreation, renewable energy and power production development, broadband deployment, and brownfield development.
• Adept in the grants management processes and techniques consistent with sound business and industry practices including ability to monitor and administer assigned grants and develop specialized agreements for grants.
• Strong ability to facilitate diverse groups and individuals, including federal, state, and local partners, to advance their goals in a consultative and collaborative manner.
• Confidence with public speaking and experience with providing training and technical assistance to organizations in group and one-of-one settings.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment; bring an energetic and innovative approach to work.
• Core competencies: accountability, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and critical analysis.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to hire, the selectee must successfully complete and maintain a background check/investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%).
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher degree in a related field, preferred.
• Two years of work experience in one of the subject matter areas listed above, and with full life cycle grants management.

Education

Please read the "Qualifications" section.

Additional information

ARC is an equal employment opportunity employer and endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of ARC's business. If an applicant believes he or she requires such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, he or she should contact Human Resources. If an applicant has any questions or concerns, he or she should reach out to Human Resources at 202.884.7709 or at hr@arc.gov