While we are looking for a Telecom Regulatory Analyst with a minimum of three years of experience in Texas telecommunications regulatory compliance, we will consider candidates with less experience depending on other Regulatory Consultant (Austin, TX or other location in TX with some travel to Austin, TX)
Are you ready to work with communications providers who are passionate and excited about the prospect of bringing advanced communications and broadband services to the most rural parts of the country?
We are expanding our team to help support our telecom, broadband, video/cable, satellite, and wireless clients in Texas and the southeast to comply with a host of federal and state rules and regulations and navigate the regulatory landscape when challenges arise.
Our ideal candidate is someone with a passion for connectivity, communications, and client service, working in a cross-matrixed and cross-functional environment. You will advise clients on compliance with the Public Utility Commission of Texas rules, including assessing regulations and their impact as well as assisting clients in filing required applications and waivers. You may also advise clients operating in other states with other state public service commission rules. Experience and knowledge of the wireline regulatory landscape in Texas is critical for this role.
The successful candidate will facilitate client compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This requires managing client relationships through effective oral and written communications to obtain and deliver information in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred but not required.
Minimum of three years’ professional experience in the telecommunications regulatory space with expertise handling matters before the Texas Public Utility Commission including various filing requirements and systems
A great attitude
Hands-on, active, “roll up your sleeve” mentality
A passion for attention to detail, clear communication skills, an enthusiasm for learning, and an understanding of how to work effectively in a rapid growth environment
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-volume and ambiguous environment
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including experience effectively articulating recommendations both verbally and in written form
Ability to complete matters without extensive supervision
Ability to hit the ground running
Ability to navigate challenges and use analytical skills to solve problems
Ability to work independently based on general guidance and experience and ability to work collaboratively
Strong client service skills
Ability to work well with individuals across diverse teams and cultures
Proficiency in software programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
This role has a minimum billable hours requirement.
Ideally, candidates will largely support Texas clients and be based out of Texas, but we will consider highly-qualified remote candidates.
About JSI
JSI is the leader in consulting and broadband solutions for Rural and Tier II Service Providers. Over the past several years, JSI has expanded its services from compliance and regulatory consulting to business and finance consulting. With the recent acquisition of two broadband engineering firms, JSI is offering engineering, implementation, and managed services of broadband solutions. With billions of dollars of new investments every year and the critical need to extend broadband offerings across the country, the U.S. communications space has been growing rapidly and JSI is well-positioned to partner with our clients to help them succeed.
About the Regulatory Affairs Department
The Regulatory Affairs Department provides regulatory, legislative, policy, and compliance counsel to JSI departments and JSI clients. Specifically, we provide services in three distinct areas: 1) federal compliance 2) federal advocacy and strategy and 3) state compliance and policy. With decades of staff expertise ranging from state public service commissions, the Federal Communications Commission, and in-house at communications companies, we advise clients, develop strategies, and implement projects for clients on a wide range of issues before both state and federal agencies and departments. We also partner with other JSI departments to identify, assess, and manage state and federal funding projects for clients.
