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GLOBAL SATELLITE POLICY ADVISOR (AFRICA)
Starlink will provide high-speed broadband around the world. Telecommunication is a heavily regulated business and this position will advise SpaceX on legal and policy advocacy to ensure these regulations enable and protect the provision of this ground-breaking service. This position will require you to apply expertise and focus to advance Starlink’s licensing and spectrum position in front of domestic and global regulators and government bodies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Advise the Starlink team on the laws, regulations, and policies that impact the business in Africa
- Develop and advocate for broadband and spectrum policies that will further SpaceX’s business objectives and Starlink’s success
- Represent and promote the company positions before African agencies, regulators, legislatures, and regional organizations
- Draft pleadings, letters, and other advocacy pieces to promote SpaceX’s policy positions
- Research and advise the Starlink team regarding other relevant legal issues
- Advocate to optimize prospective satellite and telecoms regulatory frameworks and policy environments in alignment with SpaceX business objectives.
- Provide strategic regulatory advice and advocacy support to business development efforts, which may include:
- Opportunities for regional/national partnerships
- Global satellite expansion plans in support of the business strategy for new satellite market requirements and new service offerings initiatives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience with African governmental agencies and policies
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of experience working telecommunications policy
- Knowledge of telecommunications business and regulatory issues in Africa
- Knowledge of broadband, ISP, and/or satellite industry practices
- Understanding of broadband policy
- Understanding of spectrum use and policies
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Global Policy Advisor: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
