Sr. director of regulatory and government affairs
Kirkland, WA
Full Time
Executive
Status: Full-time, employee
Job function: Government and regulatory affairs
Relevant work experience: 10 + years of experience with regulatory processes in wireless telecommunications
Career level: Experienced
Office location: Kirkland, WA
Workplace type: Remote/Hybrid (a mix of work from home or in office)
Salary: $253,500.00 – 282,900.00 annually (US-based)
Benefits
Job function: Government and regulatory affairs
Relevant work experience: 10 + years of experience with regulatory processes in wireless telecommunications
Career level: Experienced
Office location: Kirkland, WA
Workplace type: Remote/Hybrid (a mix of work from home or in office)
Salary: $253,500.00 – 282,900.00 annually (US-based)
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Qualified high deductible health plan/Health Savings Account/FSA
- Employee assistance program
- Prescription drug benefits
- AFLAC
- Long-term care reimbursement
- WPFLM reimbursement
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life and AD&D
- 401(k) plan with company matching and no vesting period
- Net-employer 401(k) contribution
- Bi-annual bonus program
- Minimum 15 vacation days per year
- 12 company holidays
- Personal volunteer time
- 20 days of maternity/paternity leave
- 7 sick days per year
The Senior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs reports to the General Counsel and drives a number of areas of focus. The position leads and drives Bluetooth SIG’s advocacy and engagement with government and spectrum regulatory bodies in the US and around the world, in order to secure appropriate spectrum regulations that permit unimpeded Bluetooth technology usage in existing and new spectrum, as well lobby for the adoption of the right government regulations in support of new Bluetooth Technologies.
The Senior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for managing and overseeing all regulatory matters and compliance issues related to the Bluetooth ecosystem, including spectrum, infrastructure, public safety and privacy policymaking.
- The role demands a transformational leader with a proven track record in driving global initiatives and managing multi-cultural teams
- The ideal candidate will be a visionary thinker, passionate about their work, and possess the ability to inspire
- Experience with international regulatory requirements and the markets served by the company is essential
- The Senior Director will be expected to demonstrate excellent collaboration, influencing, facilitation skills, be a pragmatic, customer-focused individual with the ability to manage key priorities effectively
Roles and responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining and cultivating relationships with third party organizations on behalf of the Bluetooth SIG and its members, and working with those organizations to develop support for the Bluetooth SIG board approved policy priorities. Familiarity with policy and regulatory issues of importance to the Bluetooth SIG is essential, along with a willingness to thoroughly understand those issues and educate third party organizations. Close internal coordination with regulatory and government affairs units within the member companies as necessary to ensure that the impact of company decisions are properly communicated to third parties, and third-party concerns are shared with the membership.Regulatory program:
- Oversee SIG Regulatory program
- Chair the Regulatory Expert Group
- Manage overall Bluetooth SIG regulatory strategy and implementation process, U.S. and internationally, as agreed to by the Regulatory Expert Group and Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with regulators across the world
- Facilitate Bluetooth SIG technical inputs to regulatory bodies
- Drive Bluetooth SIG regulatory projects
- Build a coalition of members to support and participate in global regulatory activities
- Represent Bluetooth SIG in technical conversations regarding radio spectrum needs and issues
- Develop and execute strategy designed to motivate members to inform policymakers (including lawmakers, regulators and thought leaders) of policy positions supported by the Bluetooth SIG
- Build the Bluetooth SIG’s reputation and further the groups policy goals, through participation in third party events
- Working with member regulatory and government affairs units to align member companies position on policy and regulatory issues related to Bluetooth technology in order to create and execute strategy for communicating those positions effectively to government / regulatory entities
- Represent and promote the Bluetooth SIG’s positions to national administrations, regulators, legislatures, and regional organizations
- Develop and draft supporting materials and documentation for government / regulatory entities to better communicate the Bluetooth SIG’s position on various policy issues
- Prepare and present the agreed to Bluetooth SIG’s position on certain regulatory and policy issues at public events
- Coordinate with the Bluetooth SIG's communications team as needed to support advocacy with government / regulatory entities and overall communications for the group
- Work closely with the Bluetooth SIG’s engineering team in the development of, and execution of, licensing and spectrum strategies
- Work closely with Regulatory Expert Group to agree on spectrum sharing studies and analysis in support of Bluetooth SIG regulatory strategy
- Be aware and informed about global regulatory trends, "consultations", and working group activities that are evolving in real-time
- Be effective in affordably leveraging support personnel and consultants on a global basis as required
- Travel as required
Skills and requirements
- Expert level knowledge and understanding of existing and potential Bluetooth technologies
- 10+ years of experience with regulatory processes in wireless telecommunications
- 5+ years of experience with regulatory processes for Bluetooth
- Experience working with the FCC, ETSI and with other national and international regulatory bodies
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and proven ability to develop and manage proposals for regulatory submissions
- Ability to learn quickly and thrive in situations where clarity is not well established
- Superior strategic and critical thinking (to identify problem situations and solutions)
- Strong experience and understanding of technology standards development
- Experience and skills in working with spectrum regulators
- Significant experience is establishing and maintaining relationships between 3rd party organizations with competing interests
- Experience in presenting technical topics to technical expert groups, as well as less technically knowledgeable groups
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, meeting facilitation and presentation) skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders (domestic and international)
- Ability to build consensus and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- An approachable personality with a strong appreciation for people at all levels in the organization
- Superior organizational and analytical skills
- Adept at synthesizing large amounts of information and providing concise messaging
- Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes
- Passion for & commitment to getting the work done
- Excellent planning skills
Who we are
At the Bluetooth SIG, our belief in the transformative power of connection is what inspires us every day—because connection can create a better world for us all. And it all starts with our staff.Joining our team is about more than contributing to the most widely used wireless standard and one of the most recognizable brands in the world—it’s about making a meaningful impact. Whether you’re helping drive the next wave of wireless innovation, protecting the integrity of the Bluetooth brand, or supporting the global community that makes it all possible, your work will help shape how the world connects.
We believe connection has the power to unlock new possibilities for people, businesses, and industries—helping create a world that is healthier, smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. We also know that great work happens when people feel supported, inspired, and valued. That’s why we’ve built a culture grounded in collaboration, respect, and balance—where you can do important work alongside people you admire and still have space to unplug and enjoy life beyond the office.
Our strength lies in our people. By uniting diverse skills and experiences that span continents and culture and fostering an open and trusting environment, we provide a forum where all voices are valued, and the best ideas rise to the top. At the SIG, we operate in constant pursuit of what’s next. Your curiosity and bold thinking will help ensure we pursue big ideas that have the power to change the world.
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