Senior Director - Regulatory & Government Relations

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Verizon is seeking an experienced and talented spectrum policy professional to join its Federal Regulatory group to advance Verizon's interest in obtaining access to commercial spectrum. Responsibilities of the position include:

• Working with the business and policy teams to develop and advocate positions that advance the company's interest in commercial spectrum before the FCC, NTIA, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. This will involve developing and handling complex technical and economic issues.

• Engaging with federal users and regulators of spectrum, including the Department of Defense, NTIA, and the FCC, on spectrum studies and other interagency activity affecting the repurposing of spectrum for commercial use.

• Advocating the company's positions in proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission and in discussions and interactions with other relevant federal agencies, including NTIA and the Department of Defense.

• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with external stakeholders, including with government users of spectrum, regulatory bodies, standards setting bodies, trade groups, and at other third parties.

• Providing support to legislative team in advocating on legislation with potential impact on Verizon's access to spectrum.

• Assisting in the formulation of business and regulatory solutions to problems that expose the company to risk.

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