Specifications include, but are not limited to: Supplement the ongoing work of BEA’s Broadband Office as needed, including, but not limited to: i. Providing information and analysis on the variety of funding types available to BEA in terms of telecommunications; a. For example: Identify funding allocations that may be used for the building, accessiblity, affordability, and maintenance of fixed and mobile broadband internet, as well as identifying potential state and third-party partners best suited to manage or facilitate funding opportunities; ii. Engaging stakeholders as directed by BEA to aid in program development; iii. Assessing the State and BEA specific public-transparency efforts and success metrics, comparing those efforts to other states, and making recommendations on potential changes; iv. Updating BEA senior leadership on developments within the federal government and non-governmental entities on potential state and local funding availability, rules, regulations, guidance, FAQ, and reporting requirements; v. Engaging in program development and roll-out, if needed; and vi. Assessing potential for collection and uses of outcome measurements and metrics. B. Assist BEA and the State in maximizing federal funding currently available and helping position projects for future funding sources, including, but not limited to: i. Providing state-level, federal regulatory, guidance documents, and FAQ review and implementation, NH-specific guidance, and funding strategy advice with respect to broadband-specific funding packages at the federal and non-federal level; ii. Assisting in providing feedback to the federal government related to funding guidance; and iii. Gathering feedback submitted to the federal governement by other states, organizations, and entities.
