Regulatory & Operational Compliance Manager

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Ensure Licensing & Regulatory Compliance: Partner with the Regulatory team to secure and maintain required licenses and authorizations globally. Ensure operations comply with telecom regulations, license conditions, and spectrum-use requirements.
Translate Requirements into Technical Execution: Convert regulatory obligations (e.g., power limits, spectrum rules), license terms, and commercial SLAs into clear technical specifications for network design, configuration, and monitoring.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Lead routine alignment meetings with Regulatory, Commercial, Engineering, and Operations to review compliance status, upcoming requirements, and potential risks.
Develop Scalable Compliance Processes: Establish repeatable procedures, controls, checklists, and documentation frameworks to support operational readiness and ongoing compliance.
Support Regulatory and Contract Reporting: Assist in preparing compliance reports, filings, monitoring summaries, and partner deliverables.
Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify compliance risks related to operational changes, new markets, or evolving regulations; work with internal teams to implement corrective actions.
Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain organized, thorough records of licenses, obligations, communications, commitments, and compliance evidence.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, telecommunications, public policy, or a related field required.
Advanced degree or specialized coursework in telecom policy or regulatory affairs is a plus.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in telecommunications regulatory compliance, regulatory affairs, satellite/wireless operations, or a similar field.
Experience working with licensing authorities (FCC, ITU, or national regulators) or supporting compliance programs is highly desirable.
Familiarity with telecom licensing, spectrum management, or satellite service authorizations.
Experience preparing regulatory submissions or compliance reports.
Exposure to service-level agreements (SLAs), commercial obligations, or partnership contracts.
Understanding of cellular networks (4G/5G), RF concepts, or satellite system operations.
Experience in fast-moving technology, aerospace, or communications environments.