NSA Program Manager

Nokia; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an experienced NSA Program Manager / Regulatory Compliance Lead to oversee Nokia's U.S. NSA compliance program and NSO initiatives. You will coordinate regulatory reporting, audits, and cross-functional execution across business units.

Role involves working with senior leaders, managing deliverables, and maintaining strong governance, risk management, and audit readiness to support U.S. government obligations.

Qualifications

• This role requires deep experience in program management and governance of regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience coordinating government reporting, audits, and cross-functional initiatives is essential.
• Ability to interact with senior leaders and regulatory bodies with clarity and rigor.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of Nokia's NSA compliance program.
• Coordinate preparation of regulatory reports and executive briefings.
• Support third-party NSA audits and evidence collection across organizations.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and governance processes for ongoing compliance.

Skills

Program management

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

GRC software

Job description

Job Description

Nokia is seeking an experienced NSA Program Manager / Regulatory Compliance Lead to support administration of Nokia's U.S. National Security Agreement (NSA) compliance program. This position serves as a key member of the National Security Office (NSO) and is responsible for coordinating regulatory compliance activities, managing U.S. Government reporting requirements, supporting independent audits, and driving cross-functional execution of compliance obligations across Nokia's business organizations.

Job Description

Nokia is seeking an experienced NSA Program Manager / Regulatory Compliance Lead to support administration of Nokia's U.S. National Security Agreement (NSA) compliance program. This position serves as a key member of the National Security Office (NSO) and is responsible for coordinating regulatory compliance activities, managing U.S. Government reporting requirements, supporting independent audits, and driving cross-functional execution of compliance obligations across Nokia's business organizations.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Program Management & Governance

• Manage day-to-day operation of Nokia's NSA compliance program.
• Track and coordinate compliance deliverables, action items, corrective actions, and regulatory commitments.
• Develop and maintain compliance metrics, reporting dashboards, and executive status reports.
• Coordinate activities across implementation leads and compliance stakeholders throughout Nokia.

Government Reporting & Engagement

• Coordinate preparation of quarterly and annual reports submitted to the U.S. Government.
• Support development of National Security Committee presentations and executive briefings.
• Track regulatory notifications, requests for approval, acquisitions notices, and other government reporting obligations.
• Serve as a liaison and coordination point for government-facing compliance activities.

Audit & Assessment Management

• Manage preparation for third-party NSA audits.
• Coordinate evidence collection activities across multiple organizations.
• Support audit interviews, issue resolution, corrective action planning, and closure activities.
• Maintain audit documentation and records required to demonstrate compliance.

Compliance Operations

• Maintain and improve compliance processes, SOPs, governance procedures, and training materials.
• Monitor compliance risks and elevate issues to NSO leadership as appropriate.
• Assist in evaluating new business initiatives, suppliers, technologies, and organizational changes for compliance impacts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen compliance effectiveness and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, compliance owners, legal counsel, security teams, and operational organizations.
• Facilitate working sessions and compliance reviews.
• Drive accountability for compliance commitments across business segments.

Key Skills And Experience

Impact

This position has a significant impact on Nokia's ability to meet its obligations under the U.S. National Security Agreement (NSA) through the coordination and execution of critical compliance, governance, audit, and regulatory reporting activities. The role influences business decisions by identifying regulatory risks, ensuring timely completion of government-directed deliverables, and providing program leadership across multiple business units and corporate functions. The position directly supports the continuity and effectiveness of Nokia's compliance program by driving accountability, monitoring progress against regulatory commitments, managing cross-functional dependencies, and facilitating engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The role's effectiveness contributes to maintaining audit readiness, regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and Nokia's trusted relationship with U.S. Government stakeholders.

Scope & Contribution

Leads and coordinates complex, enterprise-wide compliance and governance programs that span multiple organizations, functions, and geographic regions. Responsible for managing regulatory deliverables, audit activities, reporting requirements, government notifications, corrective action plans, and strategic compliance initiatives in support of Nokia's National Security Agreement obligations. Works independently with broad latitude for decision-making and prioritization while collaborating with senior leaders across Legal, Security, Product Development, Human Resources, Procurement, Engineering, and other business functions. Provides program leadership, governance oversight, and risk management expertise to ensure organizational objectives, regulatory commitments, and compliance milestones are achieved. Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes, controls, training, and governance mechanisms that support long-term compliance effectiveness and operational resilience.

Innovation

Leads and coordinates complex, enterprise-wide compliance and governance programs that span multiple organizations, functions, and geographic regions. Responsible for managing regulatory deliverables, audit activities, reporting requirements, government notifications, corrective action plans, and strategic compliance initiatives in support of Nokia's National Security Agreement obligations. Works independently with broad latitude for decision-making and prioritization while collaborating with senior leaders across Legal, Security, Product Development, Human Resources, Procurement, Engineering, and other business functions. Provides program leadership, governance oversight, and risk management expertise to ensure organizational objectives, regulatory commitments, and compliance milestones are achieved. Contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes, controls, training, and governance mechanisms that support long-term compliance effectiveness and operational resilience.

Communication

Coordination and communicates point among the National Security Office, business leadership, support organizations, external auditors, and U.S. Government stakeholders. Communicates complex regulatory, compliance, and operational requirements in a clear and actionable manner to audiences ranging from senior executives to project teams and subject matter experts. Prepares executive briefings, audit materials, compliance reports, regulatory notifications, governance updates, and presentations that support informed decision-making. Builds consensus and drives accountability across diverse stakeholders while managing sensitive and often time-critical compliance matters.

Knowledge & Experience

Requires advanced knowledge of program management, governance, compliance operations, risk management, and audit processes. Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and regulatory deadlines. Strong understanding of the interaction between business operations, regulatory obligations, security requirements, and corporate governance. Experience supporting regulatory compliance programs, government-facing activities, audit management, or highly regulated environments is strongly preferred. Ability to interpret requirements, assess risks, drive corrective actions, and implement sustainable processes that support long-term compliance objectives. Knowledge of U.S. Government regulatory frameworks, telecommunications security requirements, national security-related compliance obligations, or comparable regulatory programs is highly desirable.

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• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

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