Regulatory & External Affairs Analyst

Ziply Fiber•Kirkland, WA

3d•$70,500 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory & External Affairs Analyst supports Ziply Fiber’s compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulatory requirements. This role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and submitting data for regulatory filings, tariffs, price lists, subsidy programs, and related reporting obligations, while also supporting municipal and state licensing activities. The Analyst researches requirements, tracks applications and renewals, maintains accurate compliance records, and partners with internal teams to ensure submissions are timely, complete, and accurate. This position also provides support for related legal and regulatory operations, including subpoenas, litigation tracking, contract routing, records management, and compliance calendaring. The Regulatory and External Affairs Analyst is a detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives both independently and in collaboration with internal departments to guarantee that all reporting is accurate, timely, and complete. Through these efforts, the Regulatory & External Affairs Analyst helps the organization meet its regulatory obligations and maintain operational integrity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
One to three years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal operations, licensing, corporate administration, finance, accounting, or a related support role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, business partners, and external stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work overtime as needed.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with telecommunications, regulatory reporting, tariffs, subsidy programs, licensing, or corporate compliance.
Familiarity with matter trackers, project management platforms, Smartsheet, reporting tools, AI tools, or similar systems.
Paralegal certificate or prior law firm or corporate legal department experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and submit reports to federal and state agencies by compiling and analyzing financial and operational data and performing quality checks for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate with Finance, Operations, and IT to gather data, resolve reporting issues, and support timely, accurate regulatory submissions.
Support tariff and price list filings by validating required data, documentation, and internal approvals for compliance.
Assist with data collection for reimbursement and subsidy programs, monitor policy changes, and support audits to maintain program integrity.
Stay current on regulatory changes and help translate new requirements into actionable reporting, filing, and compliance steps.
Independently research and determine licensing requirements for municipal and state jurisdictions; prepare, submit, and track license applications through approval.
Manage the full lifecycle of existing licenses, including maintaining a comprehensive license database, monitoring renewal deadlines, and ensuring timely renewals to maintain compliance.
Support entity and subsidiary records, annual filings, and related compliance documentation.
Process incoming subpoenas and legal requests; coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather responsive documents and ensure timely responses.
Maintain and update the litigation tracker to ensure accurate status reporting and visibility into pending matters.
Assist with matter intake and holds; coordinate discovery support and document collection; and maintain organized, auditable files.
Assist with contract routing, electronic signatures, document processing, records management, and compliance calendaring.
Help maintain organized files, trackers, and workflows that support accurate reporting, timely follow-up, and efficient team operations.
Provide administrative support for the Legal, Regulatory, and External Affairs team, including invoice processing, meeting coordination, inbox triage, travel support, and onboarding assistance as needed.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.