Public Policy Manager International Regulatory Affairs Licensing, Project Kuiper
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Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The Global Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for enabling and protecting Kuipers use of radio frequency spectrum at home and abroad defining and leading the Project Kuiper regulatory agenda. The Regulatory Affairs team operates worldwide engaging with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional organizations coordinating the use of spectrum with other operators gaining country access and promoting safety in space. The Global Regulatory Affairs team is also responsible for licensing and collaborates with associations government agencies and other satellite operators in order to advocate for rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers. This team works in close collaboration with the Kuiper technical design and business teams to optimize for spectrum sharing and customer experience as well as with Amazons public policy and legal teams to enhance the overall regulatory strategy.
The Public Policy Manager for International Regulatory Affairs and Licensing will work with engineering business legal and policy professionals to execute the licensing strategy in Australia. This position will also support licensing efforts in the Asia-Pacific region as needed. The Public Policy Manager will work in close collaboration with the Kuiper Head of Global Licensing to align the licensing strategy with service availability and business priorities and will manage complex regulatory projects dealing with satellite and spectrum regulations communications services and other issues involved with deploying a global satellite broadband constellation.
The ideal candidate will have experience obtaining licenses for satellite systems to include earth stations/gateways user equipment spectrum occupancy and the provision of services (wholesale and retail models). Additionally the ideal candidate will be familiar with regulatory agencies and frameworks in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and be able to assess and if necessary improve regulatory frameworks in order to optimize Kuiper services to customers. The Public Policy Manager for International Regulatory Affairs and Licensing will work in close collaboration with the Senior Manager for International Regulatory Affairs to advance objectives for the ITU World Radiocommunications Conferences (WRC) at the national and regional level. Functions include:
Executing the licensing strategy in Australia and countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region in alignment with Kuiper technical business and customer objectives and developing the corresponding budget projection for license fees.
Securing and maintaining the necessary licenses to enable Kuiper services (e.g. satellite system earth stations/gateways user equipment spectrum occupancy and services) and ensuring compliance with national regulations deadlines and fee requirements.
Enhancing the customer experience by shaping national and regional policies and regulations affecting non-geostationary satellite systems the use of the 20/30 GHz band and space safety in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Engaging in national and regional telecommunications organizations while maintaining liaison with regulators relevant industry actors and trade associations in multiple countries.
This position in based in Australia. Significant travel both domestic and international is required.
- Masters degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law Political Science Public Policy Public Affairs Economic Development)
- Speak write and read fluently in English
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The Global Regulatory Affairs team is responsible for enabling and protecting Kuipers use of radio frequency spectrum at home and abroad defining and leading the Project Kuiper regulatory agenda. The Regulatory Affairs team operates worldwide engaging with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional organizations coordinating the use of spectrum with other operators gaining country access and promoting safety in space. The Global Regulatory Affairs team is also responsible for licensing and collaborates with associations government agencies and other satellite operators in order to advocate for rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers. This team works in close collaboration with the Kuiper technical design and business teams to optimize for spectrum sharing and customer experience as well as with Amazons public policy and legal teams to enhance the overall regulatory strategy.
The Public Policy Manager for International Regulatory Affairs and Licensing will work with engineering business legal and policy professionals to execute the licensing strategy in Australia. This position will also support licensing efforts in the Asia-Pacific region as needed. The Public Policy Manager will work in close collaboration with the Kuiper Head of Global Licensing to align the licensing strategy with service availability and business priorities and will manage complex regulatory projects dealing with satellite and spectrum regulations communications services and other issues involved with deploying a global satellite broadband constellation.
The ideal candidate will have experience obtaining licenses for satellite systems to include earth stations/gateways user equipment spectrum occupancy and the provision of services (wholesale and retail models). Additionally the ideal candidate will be familiar with regulatory agencies and frameworks in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and be able to assess and if necessary improve regulatory frameworks in order to optimize Kuiper services to customers. The Public Policy Manager for International Regulatory Affairs and Licensing will work in close collaboration with the Senior Manager for International Regulatory Affairs to advance objectives for the ITU World Radiocommunications Conferences (WRC) at the national and regional level. Functions include:
Executing the licensing strategy in Australia and countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region in alignment with Kuiper technical business and customer objectives and developing the corresponding budget projection for license fees.
Securing and maintaining the necessary licenses to enable Kuiper services (e.g. satellite system earth stations/gateways user equipment spectrum occupancy and services) and ensuring compliance with national regulations deadlines and fee requirements.
Enhancing the customer experience by shaping national and regional policies and regulations affecting non-geostationary satellite systems the use of the 20/30 GHz band and space safety in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Engaging in national and regional telecommunications organizations while maintaining liaison with regulators relevant industry actors and trade associations in multiple countries.
This position in based in Australia. Significant travel both domestic and international is required.
- Masters degree or above in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law Political Science Public Policy Public Affairs Economic Development)
- Speak write and read fluently in English
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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