Overview
Motorola Solutions is a global company focusing on people and technologies to protect people, property and places. We build solutions that foster collaboration for safer communities, schools, hospitals, businesses, and nations.
Job Description
As a Government Affairs Director, Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Affairs you will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing spectrum policy and regulatory positions in support of MSI business goals and objectives, coordinating MSI spectrum and regulatory strategies between different regulatory regimes, balancing the differences in spectrum availability and regulations between countries to advance MSI interests
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with government officials including regulators and other policy and decision makers and their staffs
- Represent MSI externally at regional and international spectrum conferences such as the World Radio Conference, and at industry, public safety and other trade association conferences and meetings (e.g., TIA, EWA, IWCE, APCO) acting as the face of MSI on such issues
- Formulate and coordinate written comments on behalf of MSI to be filed with relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and Industry Canada) and work with MSI Sales, Product and Services organizations and the CTO's office to inform and support the business and proactively raise and address potential areas of concern
- Prepare technical, spectrum, and economic reports and analysis
- Ensure senior management is fully briefed on major issues arising in relevant business areas and major regulatory changes in the area of expertise
- Seamlessly collaborate cross-functionally with the Company's mid to senior level business managers and employees on business objectives
- Manage and direct a team of internal experts and consultants in the fulfillment of these responsibilities
Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Juris Doctorate Degree
- 10+ years of Government Affairs or Government Regulatory Agency experience
- Must have experience in one of the following: RF, Spectrum or Wireless Communications
- Knowledge of spectrum and other related regulatory and policy issues impacting Motorola Solutions global businesses is a plus
- Demonstrated knowledge of the global radio communications industry
- Experience in public safety and defense communications a plus
- Experience building consensus among different industry and/or government stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience working directly with government officials to advance business objectives
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to influence, negotiate and persuade
- Demonstrated writing ability with experience drafting items for submission to government authorities
- Ability to produce professional and polished presentations for use with senior-level government officials
- Knowledge and experience in helping advance regulatory and legislative issues and development of strategic plans to support such efforts
- Skill in gathering, analyzing and effectively communicating information to be used in advocacy
- Comfort with technical, engineering and spectrum data and analysis
- Ability to align work with broader business strategies and goals to drive results
- Strategic thinker with the ability to focus on diverse internal customer base
- Uncompromising ethics, integrity and sound judgment essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to influence, negotiate and persuade
Target Base Salary Range: $220,000 - $230,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering OR Juris Doctorate Degree
- 10+ years experience in Government Affairs or Government Regulatory Agency
- Must have experience in one of the following: RF, Spectrum or Wireless Communications
Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Benefits
- Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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