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Regulatory Policy Analyst
- Workplace Type
- Onsite
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.
With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.
Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Regulatory Policy Analyst
As Regulatory Policy Analyst at Astranis, you will be responsible for performing research on complex Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulatory constructs, preparing satellite and earth station applications, tracking those applications (and ensuring that they are ultimately granted!), and writing comments that persuade government officials to our point of view. You will work closely with engineers across the company, as well as the Spectrum Engineers and attorneys on the Regulatory Team. As Astranis continues launching satellites to connect millions around the world, we need to secure orbital slots and regulatory approvals.
If you are detail oriented, a problem solver, and thrive in a fast paced environment you should apply!
Role
- Work on mission-critical regulatory projects that span commercial, technical, and operational functions
- Deliver end-to-end licenses, moving from initial information gathering, application, implementation,to ongoing execution of license conditions
- Master d highly complex topics related to particular regulatory regimes in space -- e.g., the International Telecommunication Union rules around filing for orbital slots or the FCC’s two degree spacing regime for satellites
- Develop knowledge that becomes a competitive advantage for the company, aggregating everything publicly available and supplementing with the input of our team of expert advisors
- Be ready to roll up your sleeves, dive into the weeds and take ownership of core licensing and regulatory workflows with precision and grit
- Pay close attention to details to deliver formal documents that Astranis can be proud of
Requirements
- 2+ years in a fast-paced career: experience working with the FCC or other spectrum regulatory regimes preferred
- B.A. or B.S. required, JD, MBA or other Master's optional
- Extremely high bar for quality deliverables
- Proven ability to drive projects to completion, including the final 20% that's the hardest to complete
- Commitment to work hard to help the company succeed
- Fast learner, with a demonstrated ability to learn about a technical regulatory topic down to first fundamentals
- Proven ability to synthesize complicated topics and details into presentations and documents for internal consumption and external client partners
- Don't meet all these requirements? Apply anyways, let's talk.
Bonus
- Regulatory or wireless spectrum or legal experience
- Law degree
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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About Astranis Space Technologies
Space Research and Technology
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband. Operating in geostationary orbit, each MicroGEO satellite can provide dedicated satellites to small and medium-sized countries, Fortune 1000 companies, and other commercial customers. Astranis has built a $1 billion backlog for 12+ MicroGEO satellites launching over the next two years. Astranis also offers services across orbits and use cases. With contracts in place with Space Force, NASA, and other government partners, Astranis is working across MEO and GEO to support government science, PNT, and communications missions. Astranis has raised $750 million from top global investors and employs a team of over 400 engineers and builders, headquartered at Historic Pier 70 in San Francisco, California.
- Employees
- 564
- Industry
- Space Research and Technology
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Founded
- 2015
- Location
- 575 20th St, San Francisco, California 94107, US
- Specialties
- Radiation-Hardened Electronics
Policy Analyst Jobs in the United States
Browse policy analyst jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Oregon, UCSF Health, SAIC and others. Listings that show pay range from $44,000 to $165,000 a year. As a Policy Analyst, you play a crucial role in shaping governmental policies and regulations by conducting in-depth research, analyzing data, and making strategic recommendations. You work closely with stakeholders, government officials, and experts to develop and implement effective policy frameworks. The role offers great prospects in influencing change and creating positive impacts on society. Policy Analysts are often in demand across various industries including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and consulting firms. The average yearly salary ranges from $50,000 to $90,000 depending on experience and location. To excel in this role, you should possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Tools like Excel, SPSS, and statistical software are commonly used in data analysis for policy development. Work-life balance in this field is generally good, with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Hiring snapshot
Based on the 32 most recent policy analyst listings
- 32
- listings analysed
- $110,000
- median listed pay
- 6%
- remote
- 14
- posted in the last week
Employers hiring now
Where the openings are
- Arlington, VA5
- Salem, OR5
- San Francisco, CA3
- Bethesda, MD2
- Washington D.C., DC1
- Portland, OR1
Listed pay
7 listings show a salary
- $44,000–$165,000
- range
- $110,000
- median
- ~$53/hr
- hourly
Work arrangement
85% on-site9% hybrid6% remote
88% full-time · 12% contract
Experience level
70% senior level20% mid level10% entry level
Common job titles
- Policy Analyst · 5
- Strategic Plans & Policy Analyst · 3
- Cybersecurity Policy Analyst · 2
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