Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

Syntrio Solutions LLC•Wichita Falls, TX

7d•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs protects the company’s operational and financial interests by advocating for favorable legislation, monitoring regulatory rulemakings, participating in federal and state association meetings, and maintaining legislative and regulatory relationships. The role also involves attending and scheduling meetings for senior management with federal, state, and local officials. The director tracks legislation and policies affecting broadband deployment, pole attachments, rights-of-way, Universal Service Funding, and other relevant business activities. They develop relationships with lawmakers and government leaders, prepare policy and advocacy materials, and manage filings and engagement with the FCC and state Public Utility Commissions. The position also oversees tracking, applications, and compliance for broadband expansion grants, including BEAD and Reconnect. Working across the organization, the director translates regulatory changes into actionable business intelligence for executive leadership and engineering and sales/marketing teams. They also collaborate with industry associations, companies, and community groups to coordinate advocacy goals.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in government relations, public affairs, or regulatory compliance; telecommunications, broadband, or utility-sector experience is preferred but not required.
Direct experience interacting with the FCC, state Public Utility Commissions, or legislative bodies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill technical policy into clear arguments.
Strong project management, strategic negotiation, and stakeholder-alignment capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field is strongly preferred.
General understanding of broadband deployment economics, pole-attachment laws, Universal Service programs, and the workings of federal and state governments is preferred.
Experience in the telecommunications, broadband, or utility sector.

Responsibilities

Track federal, state, and municipal legislation, resolutions, and franchise policies affecting broadband deployment, pole attachments, rights-of-way, Universal Service Funding, and other relevant business activities.
Build and maintain relationships with lawmakers, legislative staff, and local government leaders to communicate company priorities.
Prepare white papers, policy briefs, talking points, and formal legislative testimony.
Manage filings and engagement with the Federal Communications Commission and state Public Utility Commissions.
Draft and submit formal comments on proposed and final rules, Universal Service Fund programs, and broadband mapping challenges.
Oversee tracking, applications, and compliance for state and federal broadband expansion grants, including BEAD and Reconnect.
Analyze regulatory risks and impacts and translate changes into actionable business intelligence for executive leadership, engineering, and sales/marketing teams.
Partner with industry trade associations, other companies, and local community groups to align on advocacy goals.
Attend federal and state association meetings and attend and schedule meetings for senior management with federal, state, and local officials.