Regulatory Intern

Internship – Regulatory 

Hybrid from Washington, DC

CONTEXT

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Regulatory team in a fast-paced, growing organization within a dynamic industry.

Based in Washington, D.C., you will contribute to evaluating the complex international legal and regulatory requirements of a global satellite communications service provider, including global advocacy, licensing and compliance activities.
 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work together with the Regulatory team in researching and analyzing international communications laws and regulations in multiple countries related to matters such as spectrum sharing; universal service; smallsats and non-geostationary satellite regulations; frequency allocations and use; Internet regulation and law; and communications law rulemakings
• Assist the Regulatory team in the preparation of advocacy materials, regulatory filings, and licensing applications
• Track regulatory proceedings and provide accurate summaries of regulatory documents and filings
• Support export and sanctions compliance
• The Regulatory team aims to treat interns members of the team. Regulatory Interns should expect substantive assignments that would otherwise be the responsibility of other team members.
   

YOUR PROFILE:

Must Have

• Current graduate student with at least one year of graduate-school level education in law, public policy/administration, international affairs/relations, international business or economics, political science, or other related field
• Strong interest in the global technology, media, the telecom business, and satellite communications in particular
• Familiarity and/or a demonstrated interest in communications law and/or space law is a plus
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong computer literacy (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint)
• Fluency in spoken and written English; proficiency in additional languages a plus
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
   

Nice to Have

• Strong interest in the global technology, media, and telecom business and satellite communications in particular.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Flexible working policy roughly early June through the end of August; full-time (40 hours) or part time (minimum of 16 hours a week) can be discussed
• Valuable, meaningful and hands-on experience
• A paid internship of $22/h for undergraduates and $25/h for graduates

SES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.