Manager of Regulatory Affairs – Telecom

TekCom is looking for a Manager of Regulatory Affairs in Reynolds, GA. This is an in-office position and will provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

The Manager of Regulatory Affairs interacts with external regulatory community and has a good knowledge base of US regulations, is familiar with development processes with a focus on telecommunications and a solid understanding of promotional activities. This role will work hand-in-hand with the Controller. Ideal candidate will have experience with accounting, legal compliance, management and leadership skills.

Description:

• Process easement documentation to include record to the appropriate agency, process payment to landowner, along with any follow-on encroachment or ad hoc agreements

• Manage licensing, filing and reporting requirements for federal and state agencies, including but not limited to: FCC Form 477 and Broadband Data Collection Fabric, Interstate and Intrastate tariff filings and amendments, trouble ticket reporting, performance measures test reporting

• Oversees the standard operational procedures necessary to facilitate and maintain regulatory compliance for all levels of the organization

• Provides direction and information to implement policies, develop company products and ensure company compliance with state and federal regulations

• Acts as liaison providing strategic regulatory guidance for impacted companies

• Support the ongoing management for the independent and competitive local exchange carriers (ILEC, CLEC)

• Track regulatory reporting calendar and organize supporting internal company documentation

• Participate as needed in document production and research related to data request responses

• Assist with consumer complaint research and responses and work with Customer Service Reps regarding customer service inquiries/issues

• Assist in managing various projects toward meeting regulatory and compliance requirements

• Support internal teams to adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements

• Properly market promotional activities for FCC programs and educate Customer Service Reps

• Maintain compliance with billing regulatory requirements

• Approve daily deposits

• Attends monthly regulatory meetings

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in related field is required (Accounting or Finance strongly preferred)

• Telecommunications regulatory experience, including familiarity with engineering plans and projects

• Experience with financial planning and reporting of capital projects, with ability to understand how rates impact financial statement

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting for grants and loans, pricing for bids

• Superior computer skills, particularly in Excel, with strong data mining and manipulation skills

• Strong analytical and computer software skills with the ability to effectively analyze large data sets

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and achieve results on a timely basis

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to show good judgment, consistency, timeliness and respect in decision-making