Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Team Telecom 1 1

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

SES must implement the compliance requirements of the National Security Agreement (“NSA”) between SES and the U.S. Goverment “Team Telecom” national security regulators (Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security).

The incubment is responsible for supporting the NSA Security Officer and Senior Team Telecom Specialist in interfacing with multiple functional areas within the company to collect information and process requests for national security approvals of equipment, vendors, and personnel, transactions, as well as managing and updating associated databases and records. 

S/he also supports the management and operation of the internal controls implemented to ensure the company’s NSA compliance. S/he works with the VP, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Security Officer, and Senior Team Telecom Specialist, and will collaborate with stakeholders in legal, HR, operations, IT, procurement, and other departments to implement NSA compliance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Process and follow-up on requests for Team Telecom approval of Principal Equipment, Service Providers, Foreign Persons with Access, Changes to Protected Facilities, Data Storage Locations, Business Operations, and transaction related clearances
• Prepare routine and support the preparation of non-routine filings and work with commercial teams to gather and maintain required data (e.g., Principal Equipment, Service Providers, Personal Verifiable Information, Foreign Access Summary etc.), and preparation of Quarterly and Annual Reports
• Support NSA Security Officer, LEPOC, and Cyber team handling of Security Incident Reports and Law Enforcement requests
• Support preparation of responses to information requests from Team Telecom
• Continually assess compliance posture through exercising control matrix and conducting internal audits, enforcing access controls
• Operate compliance framework & controls – continually assess risks and work with stakeholders to identify gaps
• Manage periodic internal & external audits (quarterly, annual)
• Drive stakeholder training
• Track and archive all tasks, filings and communications
• Other compliance functions as may be required
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Project management skills, with the ability to navigate complex projects, drive progress, and deliver results that align with the company's strategic and operational objectives
• Continuous learner, eager to develop experience in the satellite industry and national security issues
• Excellent leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement proactively
• Ability to work collaboratively, leading cross-functional teams to timely deliver project objectives
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in the following:
  • Experience in external/internal audit, legal/regulatory compliance, project management or related fields
  • Experience in communications industry or national security
• Proven track record of successful delivery of results
• Effective management skills and analytical skills, capable of working both independently and collabo-ratively as well as able to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Office 365, SAP
• Ability to manage databases or data analytics tools
  
  

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Fluency in English
• If non-U.S. Citizen, will require prior approval from U.S. Team Telecom agencies
  
  

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