CONEXON is hiring: Funding Analyst in Kansas City

Description:

Conexon works with Rural Electric Cooperatives (REC’s) to construct fiber to the home (FTTH) networks in communities that lack reliable high-speed internet access. Conexon offers clients comprehensive broadband deployment and operations support. Our services encompass financial analysis, securing financing, network design, project management, operational support, business optimization, and determining optimal partnerships. Conexon Connect, our ISP arm, was established to operate and manage both cooperative and investor-owned rural fiber networks.

Conexon’s Mission:

Since the 1930s, Rural Electric Cooperatives (RECs) have been instrumental in providing electricity to rural communities, a legacy we continue alongside our REC clients by delivering fiber optic internet access to rural America. Today, the challenge lies not in the cost or technical expertise, but in the collective will to act. At Conexon, we believe in the potential of rural America, advocating for equal opportunities and demonstrating that American ingenuity can surmount any obstacle. Where there are electric lines for power, there can also be fiber. In today’s modern world where access to reliable broadband service is critical to our everyday tasks, we aim to connect Americans nationwide with the most capable and scalable technology in existence today, fiber.

We seek a versatile individual with a strong background in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, capable of independent project research, planning, and execution. The ideal candidate demonstrates self-motivation, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, familiarity with GIS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. While prior experience in broadband technology is advantageous, we are open to training the right candidate.

Requirements:

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

This position would include, but not be limited to, the following roles and responsibilities:

• General assistance as needed for Grant Leads such as writing and compiling data/information for funding/grant applications at various levels and across various agencies.
• Mapping including, collection and analysis of data to make determinations regarding eligibility/feasibility for proposed project funding.
• Non-­Grant specific GIS requests such as developing visual resources for internal and external needs
• Assisting and improving documentation of team processes
• Grant specific research
• Assist with feasibility studies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• GIS Certification or 1 year of GIS work experience.
• Foundational knowledge of GIS & cartography.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with proficient time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time-management.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve independently.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with object-relational database management systems (PostgreSQL) and geospatial databases (PostGIS)
• Knowledge of telecommunications.
• Foundational knowledge of SQL.
• Previous experience in grant administration or compliance

Company Benefits Include:

• Paid time off
• Full benefits (i.e. health, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits