Commnet

This is a Remote Position, and can be based in CO, AZ, NM, NV, UT, KS, TX, or AR. Preference for a candidate in the Mountain Time Zone. Join Commnet, a pioneering force that has been the backbone of rural networks in the United States for decades. At Commnet we prioritize enabling and delivering high-quality broadband communication services that enable Tribal and Rural America to thrive. At the heart of our mission lies a passion for digital inclusion and life transformation, offering more than connectivity – we are dedicated to fostering equality of opportunity through access to essential services. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust and ownership, where our passion for our customers and communities shine through our customer-centric approach. With open and effective communication, we champion a “win together” mindset, celebrating every victory as a step towards a connected and empowered rural America.

Job Profile Summary

The Specialist, Regulatory Compliance, oversees the company’s legal and regulatory compliance efforts. They support the Compliance Team in implementing the company’s compliance program related to grants and government programs, including grants, USF, High Cost, and Low-Income programs (e.g., state or federal grants, Lifeline, ACP, E-Rate, ECF, CAF II, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to)

• Prepare funding and subsidy requests by compiling and analyzing data from multiple sources, and prepare related financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and administer compliance filings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders with a solutions-focused approach, including ensuring adherence to compliance.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders on regulatory-related projects, including data analysis and validation, and assisting in the development of related processes and reporting.
• Assist in the drafting and development of processes and related collateral to monitor the quality and effectiveness of the company’s compliance program.
• Research and review federal and state regulations, draft summaries of relevant tasks for internal stakeholders; track related stakeholder compliance implementation to project timelines, etc., prepare and provide updates as needed.
• Administer audit responses by collecting and summarizing data and reporting from internal stakeholders, tracking timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare forms/filings and maintain calendar of filing deadlines and regulatory deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Years Experience 2-4 Yrs
• Minimum Education: Associate's degree
• Embody and demonstrate our company values: Foster Trust, Effective Communication, Customer Centricity, Own It, Win Together.
• Experience with accounting, finance, data analysis, drafting processes and explaining complex information in a meaningful way.
• Familiarity with telecommunication networks a plus (wireless, wireline, cable).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively under deadline.
• Intermediate Excel & MS Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree is desired, but not a requirement.
• Experience working in/with rural communities.
• Experience working on federal grants.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
• Benefits: Commnet is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to all regular full-time positions (hourly & salaried) to promote overall health, wellness, and financial security for you and your family. Benefits include health, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, fitness reimbursement, short/long term disability coverage, parental leave, emergency travel assistance and 401k.
• Commnet employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes services such as 100% confidential counseling, financial information/resources, legal support, and general wellness.

**A Note to Agencies** All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Commnet Broadband (the Company) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of the Company, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by the Company for this position and a valid agreement with the Company is in place. In the event a candidate submitted outside of the Company agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

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