Description

Director of Broadband Grants  

At Frontier, seeing what's beyond the horizon is in our fiber. And we’ve been doing just that for over 80 years – connecting communities with emerging communications technology across the country. At Frontier, we’re transforming our business to break new ground and taking the digital revolution across the nation. We’ve invested over $1.6B to roll out fiber-fast internet to 10m+ homes by 2025. We’re growing our team so you can join us in exploring and opening new frontiers. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build a powerful foundation for America’s future and yours.   

What we’re seeking:  

This people leader will report to the Vice President of Grant Administration and manage a team of two to three direct reports and up to ten indirect reports. The role is responsible for vetting and providing recommendations on where Frontier should submit applications for subsidy revenue opportunities to build out fiber. 

What we need in you:  

A proven leader who is flexible, transparent, encourages team to contribute and make decisions. A leader who can communicate their vision and objectives effectively. Someone who is empathetic, confident and holds themselves and their team accountable.    

What you’ll do:  

• Capital Allocation & Strategic Planning for fiber builds under BEAD and other subsidy programs: Plan where to build fiber with the help of government subsidies and how much to spend (costing, IRR modeling, etc.)
• Project management of open subsidy programs: Manage production of fiber routes in areas that are strategically attractive to build in
• Data and Strategy requests: Work on strategic projects relating to grant builds such as competitive analysis and decommissioning of legacy technologies
• Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Engineering, and Construction teams: Co-ordinate build planning, costing, and revenue modeling, and build timelines.
• Consider M&A opportunities

 What we offer:   

Nothing is more important to our success than the team that built it. That’s why we provide benefits to keep you and your family well. Some of which we’re most proud to offer includes:  

• 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
• Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
• Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave and up to $10k in adoption program assistance

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 2-3+ years of experience in telecom through consulting firms, engineering firms, or investment firms 
• 2-3+ years of experience with financial modeling and capital allocation decision making
• Experience in guiding network planning production & strategic initiatives
• Executive and Board level presentations
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and time-management skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to accurately express engineering terminology in written and oral communications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced field environment and to handle deadlines
• Ability to travel 25% percent of the time to various project locations
• Ability to communicate effectively with regions and engineering services senior management teams, employees, customers, railroads, regulatory agency officials, and the general public

Salary Range:  $105,000 to $205,000

Frontier salaries are estimated by third parties and may or may not reflect actual or total compensation. Please confirm with your recruiter.  

In our line of work, where making connections is paramount, fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to our values. We firmly believe in leveraging the strength of diversity to drive digital connectivity forward. If your background brings a unique perspective and values different from what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.  

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.  

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.