Director, Spectrum & National Security

CTIA
  • Washington
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title:             Director, Spectrum and National Security
    Department:      General Counsel
    Reports To:        Vice President, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI         
    FLSA Status:       Exempt                                          
    Salary:                 $158,000 - 167,000
     
    Summary: The Director of Spectrum and National Security works closely with the Senior Vice President and General Counsel and the Vice President, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI to further the Association’s positions on behalf of its members with respect to developments in spectrum and national security policy.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:
    • Support the development and advocacy of policy positions on spectrum, cybersecurity, and technology.
    • Monitor and analyze relevant activities at the Federal, state, and local levels of government.
    • Coordinate with member company representatives to disseminate information, develop policy positions and industry goals and objectives, and determine advocacy strategy.
    • Manage the CTIA Cybersecurity Working Group, including the development of meeting agendas and leading the Working Group meetings.
    • Meet with Federal and other Governmental representatives to advocate on behalf of Association positions.
    • Conduct research; draft pleadings, op-eds, talking points and other materials.
    • Coordinate with other CTIA departments to ensure consistent advocacy.
    • Manage engagement with outside counsel and other consultants.
    • Represent the Association at conferences, seminars, and other regulatory and industry meetings.
    • Respond to requests for information from members of the Association, federal regulatory agencies and the Executive Branch.
    • Reinforce CTIA’s reputation as an effective advocate and thought-leader in tech and telecom matters.
    Supervisory Responsibilities: (If Applicable):   N/A
     
    Competency:
    To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies:
     
    Project Management - Coordinates projects.
    Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
    Interpersonal Skills – Ability to maintain confidential information.
    Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
    Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
    Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
    Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
    Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
    Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives to meetings and appointments on time.
    Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
     
    Qualifications:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
    Knowledge:
    • Familiarity with wireless/telecom industry and with key policy issues affecting the industry.  
    • Knowledge of NTIA initiatives and work streams preferred.
    • Understanding of wireless technology. 
    • Excellent writing skills.  Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with large, dynamic groups representing association membership.
    Education And/Or Experience: 
    B.A (or B.S.); and J.D. (or other appropriate professional or graduate degree).  Experience in federal regulatory and administrative procedures and strong technical background strongly preferred.
     
    Language Skills:
    Detail-oriented with knowledge of grammar and punctuation.  Proficiency in proofreading skills and strong communications skills are required.
     
    Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Employees may be required to attend meetings and other events, both in and out of the office, as the demands of the job require.
     
    Work Environment:
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   

    Location:
    CTIA is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule with in-person requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in its Washington, DC office.
     
    This list describes general duties and responsibilities.  It is not a complete list of duties.  Incumbents may be required to perform additional tasks related to these duties.
     
    CTIA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, marital status, personal appearance, veteran status, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington
    Websitehttps://careers.ctia.org

    Skills

    • Administrative Proceduresunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conferencesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Local Governmentunmatched
    • Manage Agendaunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Request for Information (RFI)unmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • Security Policyunmatched
    • Seminarsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Telecommunications Industryunmatched
    • Thought Leadershipunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Wireless Communicationsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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