Telecommunications Policy Analyst

Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

Job summary

The Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC invites applications for a Telecommunications Policy Analyst role within the Office of International Affairs (OIA), Telecommunications & Analysis Division (TAD). Telework eligible; Top Secret clearance required; full-time schedule per agency policy.

The incumbent will advise on complex policy issues, conduct extensive research on ICT developments and critical infrastructure security, and participate in international meetings to compare

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex policy issues affecting US and foreign telecommunications markets.
• Research ICT developments, digital connectivity, and critical infrastructure security.
• Analyze domestic and international policy activities, market trends, and competition.
• Prepare for and participate in international meetings and events for comparative discussion of technology and policy issues.
• Conduct historical, regulatory and factual research and coordinate with Commission staff.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Federal Communications Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy.

This position is located at the Office of International Affairs (OIA), Telecommunications & Analysis Division (TAD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in Washington, DC. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

Key Responsibilities

As a Telecommunications Policy Analyst, the incumbent serves as an expert advisor on complex policy issues concerning the communications markets and regulatory policies for the United States and foreign countries.

The incumbent is responsible for the Division's efforts to obtain and understand information relative to information and communications technology ("ICT") developments, digital connectivity, and critical infrastructure security in the United States and foreign countries. The incumbent performs extensive and complex research projects to gather data within said areas and ensures that such information is readily available to senior staff.

The incumbent analyzes both domestic and international policy activities, market trends and competition issues utilizing specialized knowledge of and expertise in regulatory policy, network and infrastructure security, digital connectivity, ICT and knowledge of foreign economic, political and commercial features Additionally, the incumbent prepares for and participates in international meetings and events for comparative discussion of complex technology and policy issues of common interest.

Conducts extensive historical, regulatory and factual research, detailed and complex conference protocol, and consultations with other Commission staff. The work involves a high level of knowledge and experience in the areas of telecommunications and digital connectivity, trusted vendors, and critical infrastructure security.

Requirements & Education

N/A

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Communications Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

What is the work schedule?

This is a This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.