Government Affairs Director - Global Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Motorola Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•$220,000 - $230,000

About The Position

As a Government Affairs Director, Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Affairs you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing spectrum policy and regulatory positions in support of MSI business goals and objectives, coordinating MSI spectrum and regulatory strategies between different regulatory regimes, balancing the differences in spectrum availability and regulations between countries to advance MSI interests Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with government officials including regulators and other policy and decision makers and their staffs Represent MSI externally at regional and international spectrum conferences such as the World Radio Conference, and at industry, public safety and other trade association conferences and meetings (e.g., TIA, EWA, IWCE, APCO) acting as the face of MSI on such issues Formulate and coordinate written comments on behalf of MSI to be filed with relevant regulatory bodies as assigned (e.g., Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and Industry Canada) and work with MSI Sales, Product and Services organizations and the CTO’s office to inform and support the business and proactively raise and address potential areas of concern Prepare technical, spectrum, and economic reports and analysis Ensure senior management is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business areas and major regulatory changes in the area of expertise Seamlessly collaborate cross-functionally with the Company’s mid to senior level business managers and employees on business objectives Manage and direct a team of internal experts and consultants in the fulfillment of these responsibilities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Juris Doctorate Degree
10+ years of Government Affairs or Government Regulatory Agency experience
Must have experience in of the following: RF, Spectrum or Wireless Communications
Demonstrated knowledge of the global radio communications industry
Experience building consensus among different industry and/or government stakeholders
Demonstrated experience working directly with government officials to advance business objectives
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to influence, negotiate and persuade.
Demonstrated writing ability with experience drafting items for submission to government authorities
Ability to produce professional and polished presentations for use with senior-level government officials
Knowledge and experience in helping advance regulatory and legislative issues and development of strategic plans to support such efforts
Skill in gathering, analyzing and effectively communicating information to be used in advocacy
Comfort with technical, engineering and spectrum data and analysis
Ability to align work with broader business strategies and goals to drive results
Strategic thinker with the ability to focus on diverse internal customer base
Uncompromising ethics, integrity and sound judgment essential.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to influence, negotiate and persuade.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of spectrum and other related regulatory and policy issues impacting Motorola Solutions global businesses is a plus
Experience in public safety and defense communications a plus

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing spectrum policy and regulatory positions in support of MSI business goals and objectives
Coordinating MSI spectrum and regulatory strategies between different regulatory regimes
Balancing the differences in spectrum availability and regulations between countries to advance MSI interests
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with government officials including regulators and other policy and decision makers and their staffs
Represent MSI externally at regional and international spectrum conferences
Formulate and coordinate written comments on behalf of MSI to be filed with relevant regulatory bodies as assigned
Work with MSI Sales, Product and Services organizations and the CTO’s office to inform and support the business and proactively raise and address potential areas of concern
Prepare technical, spectrum, and economic reports and analysis
Ensure senior management is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business areas and major regulatory changes in the area of expertise
Seamlessly collaborate cross-functionally with the Company’s mid to senior level business managers and employees on business objectives
Manage and direct a team of internal experts and consultants