Regulatory and Policy Manager

About the role

The Regulatory & Policy Manager will lead engagement with U.S. and international government stakeholders, regulatory agencies, multilateral organizations, and industry partners across the global space ecosystem. This role will shape the company’s regulatory strategy, support market access and international expansion, influence emerging space policy frameworks, and ensure compliance with domestic and international laws governing commercial space activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global regulatory and public policy strategies aligned with company objectives, including influencing policy development across spectrum allocation, PNT services, space traffic management, orbital debris mitigation, national security space policy, and international space governance.
• Lead and support engagements with U.S. government agencies (FCC, DoW, FAA, NASA, State, and Commerce) and manage relationships with foreign governments, ministries, regulators, international space agencies, and ITU activities.
• Monitor and analyze evolving domestic and international space regulations, treaties, export controls, and licensing requirements; advise leadership on geopolitical, regulatory, and policy risks impacting commercial space operations.
• Support licensing and authorization processes for launches, satellite operations, and spectrum use; coordinate cross-functional responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance reviews; and collaborate with legal and technical teams on export control matters.
• Represent the company in international forums, standards bodies, trade associations, and diplomatic discussions; draft policy positions, white papers, consultation responses, and government briefings.
• Build strategic relationships with policymakers, regulators, embassies, and industry stakeholders to support international market entry strategies and government partnership initiatives.
• Track legislative developments, develop internal regulatory risk assessments and mitigation strategies, and assess impacts on business operations and growth opportunities.
• Prepare executives for government meetings, hearings, negotiations, and public engagements; support crisis management and incident response involving regulatory or geopolitical implications; and contribute to long-term corporate strategy for international expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Law, Aerospace Policy, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (JD, MPA, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 7–15+ years in government affairs, regulatory policy, aerospace, international relations, or related fields, including direct engagement with U.S. government agencies, regulatory bodies, foreign governments, international organizations, and/or diplomatic institutions; background in aerospace, satellite, defense, telecommunications, or advanced technology sectors preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial space regulations, international space governance frameworks, and geopolitical dynamics, including the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) framework, FCC licensing and spectrum policy, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and national security and defense policy.
• Proven ability to manage complex regulatory initiatives and cross-border policy issues, with demonstrated success influencing policy outcomes and representing organizations in industry associations, working groups, or international forums.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; full-time, hybrid role based onsite in Burlingame, California or Washington, D.C.