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<p></p><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Description:</b></h4><p>
The Governmental Affairs Associate will be the face of Lyte Fiber to city, county, and community leaders/officials. This job requires managing relationships with local officials, advocating for the organization's interests, and monitoring government policies and trends.</p>
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You&rsquo;ll help shape public policy, respond to local issues, navigate local regulations, and build grassroots support for our infrastructure projects designed to expand high-speed and reliable connectivity. Lyte Fiber is a rapidly expanding company, and this is a fast-paced, high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of public service, advocacy, and strategic communication.</p>
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Duties and Responsibilities:</b></h4><ul><li>
Build and maintain relationships with city, county, and state officials and agencies.</li><li>
Provide insights and feedback from the field to inform strategic decisions.</li><li>
Represent the company at public hearings, council meetings, and civic events.</li><li>
Collaborate internally to help navigate local permitting, regulatory, and other governmental processes.</li><li>
Cultivate relationships with local organizations, chambers of commerce, neighborhood groups, and key stakeholders.</li><li>
Draft policy briefs, presentations, talking points, and stakeholder communications.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments affecting broadband deployment.</li><li>
Assist with government grants, including drafting proposals, tracking opportunities, and compliance.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Other Duties:</b></h4><p>
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.</p>
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Minimum Qualifications:</b></h4><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in government, political science, public policy, or a related field.</li><li>
3+ years of experience working in government, government relations, public affairs or a related field.</li><li>
Strong understanding of local government structures and decisionmaking processes.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate the organization&rsquo;s positions clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.</li><li>
Ability to travel and attend evening/weekend events as needed (travel ~50% of time, primarily in Texas).</li></ul><p>
Physical Demands and Work Environment</p>
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Physical demands include frequent driving, standing, walking, presenting, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs).</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About Lyte Fiber</b></h4><p>
Established in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Lyte Fiber, LLC (&ldquo;Lyte&rdquo;) is dedicated to bringing the fastest, most reliable home and business fiber optic internet to Texas and beyond. Formed in partnership with SDC Capital Partners, a leading digital infrastructure investment firm, Lyte was started by internet industry veterans who are passionate about providing a best-in-class customer experience, building a company where great employees want to work and connecting Texas communities. As part of our commitment to each community we serve, Lyte pledges a 1% giveback to local charities and causes annually.</p>
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Lyte Fiber, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, genetic information, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by federal or Texas law.</p>
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Applicants who believe they need an accommodation on account of a disability or sincerely held religious belief to perform the essential functions of the job they are applying for, should submit those requests to HR. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed.</p>
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About Lyte Fiber LLC</b></h4>
Established in 2023 and headquartered in Houston, TX, Lyte Fiber, LLC (&ldquo;Lyte&rdquo;) is dedicated to bringing the fastest, most reliable home and business fiber optic internet to Texans. Formed in partnership with SDC Capital Partners, a leading digital infrastructure investment firm, Lyte was started by internet industry veterans who are passionate about providing a best-in-class customer experience, building a company where great employees want to work and connecting Texas communities. As part of our commitment to each community we serve, Lyte pledges a 1 percent giveback to local charities and causes annually.</div><p></p>

Governmental Affairs Associate

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Governmental Affairs Associate