Standards Development Coordinator

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SCTE®, a subsidiary of CableLabs, is shaping the future of connectivity. Through technological leadership and innovation, SCTE has served as the applied science leader for the cable telecommunications industry for more than five decades. As a not-for-profit member organization, SCTE moves member companies forward through continuous training for the workforce of tomorrow and by putting leaders into the conversations that matter.

The Standards Development Coordinator position resides in the Standards department at SCTE. The Standards department develops and maintains technical standards and operational practices that ensure interoperability, innovation, and consistency across the broadband cable industry. Our team plays a crucial role in advancing SCTE’s goals by fostering industry collaboration, supporting emerging technologies, and strengthening SCTE’s leadership as the only ANSI-accredited standards body for the cable sector.

Why This Role Is Exciting

The position requires managing the SCTE Standards development process to ensure ANSI compliance, coordinating committee activities and publications, and editing technical documents and standards to the highest quality. The impact of your work will strengthen SCTE’s role as the cable industry’s standards leader by ensuring efficient, transparent processes and clear, professional documentation that supports member collaboration and industry advancement.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive professional with strong technical writing and editing skills, excellent communication abilities, and the initiative to improve processes and support collaborative projects across teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the SCTE Standards development process to ensure compliance with ANSI requirements.
• Assure that all operations in the standards department adhere to the Standards Operating Procedures by following internal processes, managing the ballot process of all standards, filing required ANSI forms for each project including documentation of ballot results, and maintaining the standards project master, tracking sheet and other internal tools.
• Support the activities of standards subcommittees, working groups, and the Engineering Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and materials, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Edit, format, and proofread technical documents—including standards, reports, and publications—for accuracy, consistency, readability, and compliance with style and branding guidelines.
• Prepare final versions of standards for publication and distribution and maintain all approved standards and associated documentation on the SCTE website.
• Develop and execute the project plan for each SCTE Technical Journal including recruiting authors and peer reviewers, editing submitted articles, and assembling the completed Journal.
• Identify and implement process, workflow, and tool improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of standards operations.
• Maintain and update internal processes and handbooks to ensure they reflect current practices, compliance requirements, and operational enhancements.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external contributors, and committee members to ensure alignment and transparency across projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Is a Must Have:

• Minimum five years' work experience as a document editor, project coordinator, or administrative assistant.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong technical word processing skills with Microsoft Word, including table of contents, references, figures, tables, equation editor, styles and headings, automatic numbering, linked cross references, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience with standards development processes and knowledge of ANSI or other SDO procedures strongly preferred. Familiarity with broadband telecommunications terminology and cable industry publications preferred.
• Familiarity with nomenclature and common terms in broadband telecommunications and experience writing articles or documents in the cable industry are desired.

At CableLabs You’ll Enjoy Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: The salary range is $62,660 - $76,700. This position is eligible for bonus incentive compensation up to 15% of base salary.

Health Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision insurance. Access to flexible spending and health savings accounts with employer HSA contribution.

Retirement Benefits: Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 6% plus an ADDITIONAL 8% contribution to 401(k) which becomes fully vested after only two years of employment.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, Unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% paid family and medical leave.

To learn more and discover additional benefits, read our Employee Benefits Guide.

Working conditions and physical requirements:

This a remote position which requires a dedicated, safe, and ergonomic workspace. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and video conferencing tools.The role involves frequent communication through email, chat, video, and phone. This role may require the ability to lift up to 20lbs of office equipment.

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can make it challenging for exceptional candidates to apply. We encourage you to apply confidently and without hesitation, you may just be the right candidate for this position or similar opportunities.

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