Regulatory Compliance Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with OPUC, CPUC, FCC, USAC, and various other agencies.

• Ensure that regulatory reporting deadlines are achieved while identifying or escalating risks as necessary.

• Develop and uphold processes that support compliance and readiness for audits or program reviews.

• Prepare, submit, and monitor regulatory filings, licensing, reporting, and correspondence.

• Assist with compliance across telecommunications, utility, construction, environmental, and public safety regulations.

• Keep track of regulatory developments and provide guidance on their effects on operations and expansion.

• Liaise with regulatory bodies and facilitate engagement on rules and program modifications.

• Collaborate with legal counsel and the Director regarding regulatory risks, compliance challenges, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

• Aid in the expansion into new service regions by ensuring timely regulatory filings.

• Draft, review, redline, circulate, and file contracts and agreements.

• Monitor contract performance criteria, payments, expirations, renewals, and other stipulations.

• Manage franchise agreements with municipalities, counties, and utility partners.

• Assist in the negotiation of franchising, renewals, amendments, right-of-way agreements, permits, and easements.

• Support the resolution of franchise renewals, transfers, and compliance issues.

• Aid with permitting, right-of-way acquisition, and easement negotiations for broadband infrastructure initiatives.

• Administer compliance for Lifeline, E-Rate, USF, RDOF, and other state or federal funding programs.

• Coordinate milestone reporting, documentation, and submissions to the FCC.

• Report directly to the Director of Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Paralegal Certificate is mandatory.

• Strong proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Familiarity with telecommunications policy, permitting, or broadband infrastructure issues, or the capacity to quickly understand complex regulatory frameworks.

• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory compliance, or public policy relevant to Oregon and California, ideally within telecommunications or utilities.

• Knowledge of regulatory filing systems, CRM/grant tracking tools, and permitting databases.

• Experience in legislative analysis, policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and grant or program compliance.

• Proven experience working with tribal governments, public utilities, or rural development agencies.

• Understanding of FCC and Oregon/California public utility commission processes.

• Experience in managing utility franchise agreements and/or direct engagement with local governments.

• Experience with managing Lifeline or E-Rate regulatory programs.

• Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and achieve objectives without direct supervision.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and adjust priorities as necessary.

• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, Google Earth, and GIS platforms.

• Knowledge of telecommunications regulations, safety standards, and legal obligations.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off.

• 401k plan with a substantial employer match.

• Various bonus opportunities.

• Formal job training provided.

• Strategic leadership development programs available.