Spectrum Policy Director

Freedom Technologies, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Technologies, Inc. in the Washington area seeks a senior analyst on spectrum policy and technology policy, joining a dedicated team of professionals.

The role focuses on policy analysis, government affairs, and legal issues for government and private-sector clients. You will work with clients on band studies, regulatory developments, and technology trends, deliver concise reports, and support strategic communications.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of spectrum and telecommunications policy or related legal experience.
• Strong ability to distill complex policy issues into clear reads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player with ability to manage concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with government clients on spectrum policy issues, band studies, and repurposing efforts.
• Produce written materials summarizing domestic/international policy and regulatory developments.
• Assess regulatory and legislative changes and technology trends impacting policy.
• Support strategic communications, including speech content and slide-deck materials.
• Engage with team members to meet client and business objectives.
• Manage client relations and assist with project management.

Skills

Spectrum policy

Telecommunications policy

Public policy

Policy analysis

Government affairs

Legal research

Job description

A leading Washington-area legal and technology consulting firm , Freedom Technologies Inc., which specializes in law, policy, strategic communications, and engineering, is seeking candidates with educational and professional backgrounds in technology, public policy, government affairs, or law for a full-time position as part of a senior team of dedicated professionals. We provide strategic policy analysis and cutting-edge research to both government and private-sector clients. Our portfolio includes domestic and international issues in wireless radio spectrum, internet governance, public safety, space and satellite regulations, legislation, and related national security policy matters. Our client base includes senior-level officials who influence and shape national policy in these areas.

Who we are:

Our legal and policy advice, analysis, and cutting-edge research embraces a range of high-visibility national and international policy issues critical to the tech sector, for both government and private-sector clients. These include radio spectrum, space and satellite regulations, internet governance, telecommunications regulation, legislation, and national securitypolicy matters. Our firm is known for providing deep knowledge and strategic advice to several government agencies and private sector clients. Our client base includes senior level officials who can influence national policy in these areas. We have supported legal and policy analysis at the U.S. Departments of Defense, Commerce and State, NASA, NOAA, and the FCC.

What we seek:

An ideal applicant brings intellectual curiosity, issue management expertise and excellent communications skills, with at least 5 years of spectrum and telecommunications policy/legal experience as well as related academic coursework in the fields of journalism, engineering, public policy, law, or international affairs. Candidates should have an interest in technology policy, communications regulations, and/or national security, and demonstrated ability to distill complex policy issues into easy-to-read and digest formats. The firm is seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, well-organized, enthusiastic, and can meet deadlines working on individual or team projects as part of a collaborative environment.

This role is well suited for a recent MA or JD graduate, or other early or mid-career professional.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with government clients on spectrum policy issues such as band studies and repurposing efforts.
• Deliver a range of written materials that summarize domestic and international policy, technology, business, and regulatory occurrences and developments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Assess complex regulatory and legislative developments as well as technology trends that affect policy.
• Support strategic communications efforts such as drafting speech content, developing content for slide decks, and supporting policy symposia for critical government missions and private sector client interests.
• Engage collaboratively with team members to meet client and business objectives.
• Manage client relations and take responsibility as needed for project management.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Prior experience with or knowledge of spectrum band studies and repurposing efforts.
• Knowledge of federal government agencies with spectrum-based missions, particularly with regard to military and space interests. Relevant regulatory and policy stakeholders include the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the FCC, NASA, and Congress.
• Demonstrated interest in technology/communications and public policy, both domestically and internationally, including both satellite and terrestrial communications.
• US Citizen. Secret security clearance is a requirement. Candidates can be clearance eligible.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proactive and flexible, with an ability to work on multiple projects.
• Work experience in engineering, IT/high-tech, or communications is highly desirable.