TNS

Principal - Industry Relations

TNS$165K — $204K *
US-Anywhere
+ 7 other locationsRemote
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in telecom regulatory affairs with local, state, and federal agencies
  • Proven track record in leading regulatory strategy and managing stakeholder relationships
  • Strong knowledge of FCC and state regulatory commission regulations
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • High degree of interpersonal skills for cross-level interactions

Responsibilities

  • Lead regulatory strategy on complex telecom policy and compliance matters
  • Advise executive leadership and represent the company before regulatory entities
  • Monitor relevant legislation and share insights with leadership to shape strategy
  • Draft public comments and technical briefs for FCC proceedings
  • Research and design telecom frameworks to combat fraud and advise foreign authorities
  • Resolve complex regulatory and policy issues through creative problem solving

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacations
  • 401K plan with company match
Full Job Description

Overview

Performs the coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions for new and mature products to ensure alignment and compliance with local and regional registration requirements as well as with company policies from all areas of company as well as internal audits and inspections. Compiles all materials required in submissions, license renewal and annual registrations. Recommends changes for labeling, manufacturing, marketing and clinical protocol for regulatory compliance. Monitors and improves tracking / control systems. Keeps abreast of regulatory procedures and changes. May direct interaction with regulatory agencies on defined matters. Recommends strategies for earliest possible approvals of clinical trials applications.

Responsibilities

  • The role will own and lead regulatory strategy for complex telecom policy, standards, fraud prevention, and compliance matters. This role will advise executive leadership, represent the company before regulators and industry bodies, and lead cross-functional initiatives that shape business strategy and market outcomes. The position requires independent judgment, strategic influence, and the ability to develop highly creative solutions to unusually complex regulatory, technical, and policy challenges where precedent may be limited.

    Industry Representation: Own and lead the company’s representation in industry groups such as ATIS, ITU, GSMA, and related standards or policy forums. Influence industry direction, build external stakeholder relationships, and contribute to regulatory and legislative processes at the FCC and internationally.

    FCC Advocacy: Monitor legislation and regulation that may potentially impact the company and share with business unit and leadership teams to formulate strategy.  Draft public comments, petitions, and technical briefs for FCC rulemaking proceedings working with Outside Counsel. Lobby regulatory staff to protect company market interests.

    Global Regulatory Modeling: Research and design best-practice telecommunications frameworks, combatting fraud best practices and serving as a strategic advisor to foreign government telecom authorities.

    Complex Problem Solving and Strategic Judgment: Lead resolution of highly complex and ambiguous regulatory, technical, and policy issues by developing creative solutions, exercising independent judgment, and aligning recommendations with company objectives, market interests, and compliance obligations

    Industry Representation: Own and lead the company’s representation in industry groups such as ATIS, ITU, GSMA, and related standards or policy forums. Influence industry direction, build external stakeholder relationships, and contribute to regulatory and legislative processes at the FCC and internationally.

    FCC Advocacy: Monitor legislation and regulation that may potentially impact the company and share with business unit and leadership teams to formulate strategy.  Draft public comments, petitions, and technical briefs for FCC rulemaking proceedings working with Outside Counsel. Lobby regulatory staff to protect company market interests.

    Global Regulatory Modeling: Research and design best-practice telecommunications frameworks, combatting fraud best practices and serving as a strategic advisor to foreign government telecom authorities.

    Complex Problem Solving and Strategic Judgment: Lead resolution of highly complex and ambiguous regulatory, technical, and policy issues by developing creative solutions, exercising independent judgment, and aligning recommendations with company objectives, market interests, and compliance obligations


    Qualifications

    Requirements:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies as it relates to the telecom industry. 
    • Experience leading regulatory strategy, managing complex external stakeholder relationships, and influencing senior leaders.
    • Knowledge of and experience working with both FCC and state public regulatory commission rules & regulations
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Possesses a high degree of interpersonal skills and is comfortable working with various levels within the organization

    Additional Skills:

    • International trade association and regulatory knowledge a plus.
    • Proficient with various collaboration tools such as: Outlook, Teams, Salesforce, AI tools, Microsoft Office tools, etc.
    • Law degree nice to have
    • For this role, we anticipate paying $165,000 - $204,000 annually. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

    If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

    About TNS

    TNS is a market research and consulting firm that provides insights and actionable recommendations to help companies make better decisions. The company offers a wide range of services, including brand and communication research, customer experience and loyalty research, innovation and product development research, and stakeholder management research. TNS has a global presence, with offices in over 80 countries.
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