Digital Inclusion Specialist

Job Description:

Digital Inclusion Specialist

Description

Digital Inclusion Specialist

Harry S Truman Building - Jefferson City, MO

Federal Initiatives Division

SALARY: $42,000 - $50,000 (based upon credentials)

Why You’ll Love this Position:

There has never been a more exciting time to become a State of Missouri team member! Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the State of Missouri will be investing nearly $2 billion to ensure every community has access to high-speed internet. At the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), we like to call that Helping Missourians Prosper !

DED’s Federal Initiatives Division will administer and provide oversight for the Digital Equity Act (DEA) grants in support of our mission. We value Integrity, Accountability, Professionalism, Diversity, and Teamwork. We’re looking for a person who shares these values to be a part of our Digital Inclusion & Economic Opportunity team. Join us and make an impact as we enhance Missouri’s broadband infrastructure, cultivate economic and community development, and support workforce development and education. You will help to ensure that all communities across the state have access to the digital literacy training, skills and technology needed to be fully engaged within the digital economy. You will work closely with Missouri communities and nonprofits to better understand needs and pain points to inform new program development and implementation.

#TeamDED is an energetic environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. Together, #WeServeMO.

Why DED? Why Missouri? https://ded.mo.gov/business-services

This is a temporary, full-time, benefit-eligible position based upon federal ARPA and Digital Equity Act funding.

Position funding will end no later than December 2028, with an extension possible based upon additional funding availability.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide programming across the state, specifically public libraries and universities
• Work with the Senior Digital & Economic Opportunity Specialist to create programming rooted in equity to ensure all communities have proper access to digital literacy services and broadband access
• Track and manage implementation of new programs and ensure efficacy
• Work with our grant recipients to help ensure they are successful
• Provide technical support to grant recipients, including interpretation, explanation, and application of state and federal statutes, rules, and guidelines
• Review financial records and reimbursement requests
• Review project performance reports and review, analyze, and assist with performance measurement data to ensure effective program operations
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal requirements to provide internal compliance and policy support to teammates
• Support internal monitoring of grant programs and functions, and prepare detailed reports as requested
• Provide additional support, as necessary, to Office of Broadband Development staff working on ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), BEAD (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment), and other state or federally funded broadband programs

• COMPETENCIES:
  
  
  • Experience with state and/or federal program administration and compliance highly preferred
  • Very organized
  • Strong inter-personal communicator
  • Strong writing abilities, including the preparation of complete and concise reports
  • Strong computer software skills including MS products like Excel, Word, & Outlook, project management software, and online grant management tools
  • Ability to travel in support of projects, trainings for external audiences, and project monitoring
  
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting; economics; business, nonprofit, or public administration; or a closely related area.
  
  
  (Professional experience in these areas may substitute for education on a year for year basis.)
  
  

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$42,000-$50,000 per Year