Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
The Regulatory Communications Specialist - Europe will be the external point of contact for Project Kuiper’s service compliance obligation deliverables in front of European communications regulators (e.g., Ofcom, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques, des Postes et de la Distribution de la Presse, BNetzA). This role will use their specific knowledge of communications regulation to advance Kuiper’s policy interests by coordinating complex compliance filings, maintaining effective lines-of-communication with relevant regulatory bodies and developing mechanisms to ensure scalability. Deliverables will include the filing of complex revenue and subscribership reporting, regulatory fee payments, network availability reporting, and all other obligation deliverables to be submitted directly to regulators.
This position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality, citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations.
Key job responsibilities
* Interface directly with European Regulators to drive Kuiper Compliance strategy and perform advocacy consistent with Kuiper’s policy priorities
* Develop and optimize mechanisms to ensure accurate and timely filing of complex communications service provider compliance filings
* Align with Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, Public Policy and Global Expansions on Communications Service Provider matters
* Ensure timely and accurate compliance filings related to the regulatory obligations that arise as a result of Project Kuiper’s status as a communications service provider (e.g., revenue reporting, subscribership reports)
* Coordinate across Kuiper entities, and across Amazon addressing the unique nature of Kuiper operating as a global Communications Service Provider
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience performing regulatory advocacy to support complex compliance requirements
* Experience supporting the Telecommunications/Satellite industry or other highly regulated industries
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Direct knowledge of European communications regulatory frameworks highly preferred
* Excellent ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients
* Experience working directly with regulators on communications compliance obligations
* Experience translating complex compliance requirements into operational processes
* Second EU language skills highly preferred
