Industry Analyst

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Washington, DC

371d • $84,601 - $131,826

About The Position

This position is in Telecommunications and Analysis Division (TAD), Office of International Affairs (OIA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and assessing the substance of applications filed in the Division, including reviewing the section 214 applications, submarine cable, or other applications. The incumbent assesses, for example, the reportable foreign ownership interest in such applications with varying levels of complexity for compliance with FCC rules and policies. The incumbent also serves as the International Communications Filing System (ICFS) expert in the Division, preparing and releasing Public Notices and other documents in ICFS, granting or denying applications, and is the point of contact and technical liaison with the system owner in the Space Bureau. The incumbent may also assist in reviewing submarine cable circuit capacity data that is filed annually, prepare reports, and work on other projects related to sections 214 and 310 of the Act and the Cable Landing Act.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• May serve a one year probationary period.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing applications for compliance with federal statutes.
• Experience drafting and releasing Public Notices and Orders.
• Experience maintaining databases for managing applications.
• Experience conducting in-depth quality reviews of complex applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess applications filed in the Division.
• Review section 214 applications, submarine cable, or other applications.
• Assess foreign ownership interest in applications for compliance with FCC rules.
• Serve as the ICFS expert in the Division.
• Prepare and release Public Notices and other documents in ICFS.
• Grant or deny applications and liaise with the system owner in the Space Bureau.
• Review submarine cable circuit capacity data and prepare reports.
• Conduct research and analysis to determine foreign ownership interests.
• Liaise with Executive Branch agencies on applications with foreign ownership.
• Interpret sections 214 and 310 of the Act and the Cable Landing Act.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Holidays and Leave
• Retirement
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Transit Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedule
• Telecommuting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees