Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Team Telecom

SES S.A Brazil; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SES is seeking a Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs with Team Telecom experience in McLean, VA. The role focuses on NSA compliance, interacting with legal, HR, IT, and procurement to gather data and manage approvals.

The incumbent will support the NSA Security Officer, ensure robust internal controls, and coordinate with stakeholders to implement compliance programs while maintaining records and facilitating audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering.
• 5–10 years experience in compliance, audit, or related fields.
• Experience in communications industry or national security.
• Proven track record of delivering results across multiple matters.
• Strong analytical and independent working skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and manage NSA compliance tasks.
• Process and follow-up on requests for Team Telecom approvals.
• Prepare filings and gather data for reports.
• Support security incident reporting and law enforcement requests.
• Assist with information requests from Team Telecom.
• Assess compliance posture and enforce access controls.
• Run internal and external audits and track tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Office 365

SAP

Job description

Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Team Telecom

Requisition Number: 20278

Contract Type: Permanent

Location(s): McLean, VA, US

Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Team Telecom

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

SES must implement the compliance requirements of the National Security Agreement ("NSA") between SES and the U.S. Goverment “Team Telecom” national security regulators (Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security). The incumbent is responsible for supporting the NSA Security Officer by interacting with multiple functional areas within the company to collect information and process requests for national security approvals of equipment, vendors, personnel, and transactionsas well as managing and updating associated databases and records. S/he supports the team’s management and operation of the internal controls implemented to ensure the company’s NSA compliance. S/he works closely with the VP, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, the NSA Security Officer, and the Team Telecom Specialists, and will collaborate with stakeholders in legal, HR, operations, IT, procurement, and other departments to implement NSA compliance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Carry out and manage NSA compliance tasks.
• Process and follow-up on requests for Team Telecom approval of Principal Equipment, Service Providers, Foreign Persons with Access, Changes to Protected Facilities, Data Storage Locations, Business Operations, and transaction related clearances
• Prepare routine and support the preparation of non-routine filings and work with commercial teams to gather and maintain required data (e.g., Principal Equipment, Service Providers, Personal Verifiable Information, Foreign Access Summary etc.), and preparation of Quarterly and Annual Reports
• Support LEPOC, and Cyber team handling of Security Incident Reports and Law Enforcement requests
• Support preparation of responses to information requests from Team Telecom
• Continually assess compliance posture through exercising control matrix and conducting internal audits, enforcing access controls
• Operate compliance framework & controls – continually assess risks and work with stakeholders to identify gaps
• Manage periodic internal & external audits (quarterly, annual)
• Drive stakeholder training
• Track and archive all tasks, filings and communications

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lead a cross functional team in a fast-paced demanding environment.
• Project management skills, with the ability to navigate complex projects, drive progress, and deliver results that align with the company's strategic and operational objectives
• Continuous learner, eager to develop experience in the satellite industry and national security issues
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement proactively
• Ability to work collaboratively, leading cross-functional teams to timely deliver project objectives

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering
• 5-10 years experience in the following:
  • Experience working with compliance or audit teams
  • Experience in external/internal audit, legal/regulatory compliance, project management or related fields
  • Experience in communications industry or national security
• Proven track record of successful delivery of results, managing multiple matters simultaneously
• Effective management and analytical skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Office 365, SAP
• Ability to manage databases or data analytics tools

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Fluency in English
• If non-U.S. Citizen, will require prior approval from U.S. Team Telecom agencies

The salary range (US only) for this full-time position is $83,680 - $144,900.

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training.

Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.