Regulatory Policy Analyst

Astranis•Washington, DC

6h•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

As a Regulatory Policy Analyst at Astranis, you will research complex Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory constructs, prepare satellite and earth station applications, track those applications through approval, and write comments intended to persuade government officials. You will work closely with engineers across the company, Spectrum Engineers, and attorneys on the Regulatory Team. The role supports securing orbital slots and regulatory approvals as Astranis launches satellites. You will own mission-critical regulatory projects across commercial, technical, and operational functions. This includes delivering licenses from initial information gathering and application through implementation and ongoing execution of license conditions. You will develop expertise in complex space regulatory regimes, build knowledge from public sources and expert input, and take ownership of licensing and regulatory workflows. The role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality formal documents.

Requirements

At least 2 years in a fast-paced career.
A B.A. or B.S. degree.
Extremely high standards for quality deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion, including difficult final stages.
Commitment to working hard to help the company succeed.
Ability to learn technical regulatory topics down to first fundamentals.
Ability to synthesize complex topics and details into presentations and documents for internal audiences and external client partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the FCC or other spectrum regulatory regimes.
Regulatory, wireless spectrum, or legal experience.
A JD, MBA, or other master's degree.
A law degree.

Responsibilities

Research complex FCC regulatory constructs and other space regulatory regimes.
Prepare satellite and earth station applications and track them through to approval.
Write comments intended to persuade government officials.
Work with engineers across the company, Spectrum Engineers, and attorneys on the Regulatory Team.
Contribute to securing orbital slots and regulatory approvals.
Work on mission-critical regulatory projects spanning commercial, technical, and operational functions.
Deliver end-to-end licenses, from initial information gathering and application through implementation and ongoing execution of license conditions.
Develop and aggregate knowledge of regulatory regimes, supplementing public information with input from expert advisors.
Take ownership of core licensing and regulatory workflows.
Produce precise, high-quality formal documents.