Government Affairs Director - Global Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewThe Government Affairs organization (GA) manages Motorola Solutions' outreach and advocacy on public policy and regulations seeking to leverage government relations to realize business opportunities. GA builds and maintains relationships with government representatives globally, working to develop and preserve regulatory and political environments that are favorable to the company's profitable growth. GA is responsible for advocating Motorola Solutions' public policy positions with governments in the United States and abroad. In addition, the organization houses the company's country management organization.
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 as assigned (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: 

To be successful as a Government Affairs Director, Spectrum Policy and Regulatory Affairs, you should have: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Juris Doctorate Degree

• 10+ years of Government Affairs or Government Regulatory Agency experience 

• Must have experience in 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 Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

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.

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