USTelecom is the leading voice of and advocate for the broadband innovation industry. Our members are committed to building the networks that connect communities everywhere to the power and promise of high-speed internet, and to deploying the transformative new services and technologies they enable. The association’s mission is to advance broadband’s future and deliver bottom-line results for our members, promoting a policy environment that fosters innovation, encourages investment, buoys economic growth, and creates business opportunity and success for our industry, our affiliates, our partners, and the diverse communities and customers they serve. Working with some of the world’s most dynamic and forward-looking companies – urban and rural, U.S.-based and global, publicly traded and privately held – we are leading the national technology and innovation conversation, supporting and securing our digital economy, and redefining policy advocacy for the 21st century.
USTelecom is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring, advancement and professional development. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description:
The Assistant Vice President, Policy and Advocacy will join a team that leads the association’s advocacy efforts before the Executive Branch, regulatory agencies, courts, and other government entities. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, an excellent writer, well-organized and flexible with an ability to simultaneously work on a variety of complex policy matters – including those issues they lead and in support of other team members. They will regularly engage with our members, partners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to advance USTelecom’s mission, agenda, visibility, leadership, and growth.
Responsibilities:
- Implement a focused strategic advocacy plan for priority issues critical to our members’ business interests.
- Coordinate and lead regular in-person and video conference meetings of USTelecom members.
- Draft regulatory pleadings before federal agencies.
- Represent the association in meetings with policymakers and external organizations.
- Raise the industry’s and association’s presence, impact, and thought leadership through active participation in industry events.
- Develop litigation strategies in consultation with counsel.
- Collaborate closely across teams within the association, with our members, and with external stakeholders to maximize USTelecom’s impact.
- Operate in a team culture that prioritizes collaboration, inclusion, diversity, respect, and communication, and have a consistent and pro-active commitment to member services, support, and engagement.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in the legal profession and/or in relevant policy roles.
- Experience working on issues relevant to the broadband/internet/technology community. Knowledge and experience related to wireline and wireless infrastructure policy and legal issues desired.
- Knowledge of federal communications law, regulatory process, and agency workings. Prior government experience related to communications/technology policy desired, but not required.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Commitment to the association’s values of respect, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace and beyond.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- J.D. or other advanced degree preferred.
USTelecom offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, a collaborative, team-oriented hybrid work environment, and a Metro-accessible location in Washington, DC. Interested candidates may submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter via e-mail to hr@ustelecom.org with “Assistant Vice President, Policy & Advocacy” in the subject line. No phone calls please.