Senior Director - Regulatory & Government Relations

Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

Verizon is seeking an experienced and talented spectrum policy professional to join its Federal Regulatory group to advance Verizon’s interest in obtaining access to commercial spectrum. Responsibilities of the position include:

• Working with the business and policy teams to develop and advocate positions that advance the company's interest in commercial spectrum before the FCC, NTIA, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. This will involve developing and handling complex technical and economic issues.

• Engaging with federal users and regulators of spectrum, including the Department of Defense, NTIA, and the FCC, on spectrum studies and other interagency activity affecting the repurposing of spectrum for commercial use.

• Advocating the company’s positions in proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission and in discussions and interactions with other relevant federal agencies, including NTIA and the Department of Defense.

• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with external stakeholders, including with government users of spectrum, regulatory bodies, standards setting bodies, trade groups, and at other third parties.

• Providing support to legislative team in advocating on legislation with potential impact on Verizon’s access to spectrum.

• Assisting in the formulation of business and regulatory solutions to problems that expose the company to risk.

What we’re looking for…

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.

• Experience working on spectrum policy issues at relevant government agencies or with federal users of spectrum, especially the Department of Defense, NTIA, or the FCC.

• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical and economic issues.

• Experience dealing with decision makers and third-party constituencies.

Even Better If you have:

• Familiarity with RF network architecture, engineering and operations and/or spectrum policy issues.

• Familiarity with interagency processes related to spectrum management.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $195,000.00 and $363,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.