Why Work Here?

Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America’s current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected. Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Additional information on USF programs can be found at: https://www.usac.org/about/

 Benefits

USAC supports our employees well beyond their salary with a system of benefits that rivals the top organizations in the country. Simply put: if you are committed to improving the lives of others, we are committed to improving yours. USAC provides low-premium, top-of-the-line medical, dental, and vision insurance in addition to disability and life coverage. Generous 401k contribution, Federal and floating holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time that increases every year. Regular telework schedule and opportunities to take professional development courses and training.

A Multicultural Team

We have actively built an organization that doesn’t just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives. Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution.

USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We’ve worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused

As USAC continues to support universal service impacting health care providers, educators, and consumers, it is critical now more than ever that we hire people equally passionate and committed to helping fulfill our mission. We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and collaborative professional to serve as a Contract Administration Specialist to join our Procurement team. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement you will:

This is an outstanding career opportunity for an individual interested in a genuine professional challenge in support of a public-spirited mission. The Project Manager II will

• Support the planning and development of USAC-wide processes, tools, and techniques for performing project management, including automated tools and systems, such as ServiceNow.
• Support the delivery (e.g., training) of new processes, tools, and techniques for performing project management, including automated tools and systems, such as ServiceNow.
• Provide direct project management support to Programs/Divisions for new, ad hoc, or otherwise critical projects.
• Collaborate effectively and engendering confidence with the program and business units at multiple levels of the organization who partner with BTO and EPMO on a variety of strategic efforts.
• Support the planning, executing, and implementing of a variety of USAC-wide initiatives in furtherance of USAC’s mission, including collaborating with colleagues across USAC, at the FCC, and in industry.
• Support and potentially lead efforts to foster a community based on sharing knowledge and best practices within USAC related to project management (currently the Project Management Community of Practice (PM CoP).
• Evolve the project management discipline at USAC to coincide with the maturation and needs of the organization, which could include the development of program/portfolio management support. 

About You

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (Master Degree preferred) and relevant technical training.
• You have Five (5) to Seven (7) years of directly related experience.
• You have One (1) to Two (2) years of management or internal operational or technical leadership experience.
• You have excellent understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• You have strong interpersonal, written communications, and persuasive skills; comfortable and effective working with peers.
• You have expert with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and excellent working knowledge of Project.
• You can demonstrate thorough knowledge of business management concepts.
• You have strong understanding of, and commitment to, continuous business improvement processes.
• You have experience building and maintaining cross-functional relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP) in good standing, or at a minimum be able to earn their PMP within 6 months (i.e., they must already have the pre-requisite knowledge and experience) is preferred.

USAC is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. All offers of employment with USAC are conditioned on completing and passing a background and reference check. USAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies please.