Lead, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, APJ, AMZ Leo Regulatory

As Lead, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, you'll own the development and execution licensing strategy across much of the region—from securing satellite earth station authorizations to electronic communications service compliance, and to shaping satellite communications regulations at national, regional (e.g., APT), and international (e.g., ITU) levels.

Key job responsibilities
Drive Licensing Strategy: Develop and execute licensing plans across APAC countries, securing authorizations for satellite systems, gateway stations, user equipment, spectrum use, and service provision.
Shape the Regulatory Environment: Engage with regulators, trade associations, and industry stakeholders to advocate for favourable policies related to NGSO systems, spectrum access, and space sustainability and safety.
Enable Service Delivery: Identify regulatory risks before they become blockers, maintain compliance across jurisdictions, and work cross-functionally with business, legal, policy, and engineering teams to deliver Amazon Leo services at scale.
Lead Regional Engagement: Represent Amazon Leo in national and regional telecommunications organizations, building relationships with government officials and coordinating with the broader International Regulatory team.
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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.

Basic Qualifications

- Master's degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economic Development)
- Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
- Experience related to spectrum management, securing licenses for the provision of telecommunications services and ensuring regulatory compliance at an international level

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in public policy development and implementation

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