Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. The Regulatory Communications Specialist - APAC will be the external point of contact for Amazon Leo’s service compliance obligation deliverables in front of Asia Pacific telecommunications regulators. This role will use their specific knowledge of communications regulation to advance Amazon Leo’s policy interests by coordinating complex compliance filings, maintaining effective lines-of-communication with relevant regulatory bodies and developing mechanisms to ensure scalability. This position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality, citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations. Key job responsibilities Interface directly with APAC Regulators to drive Amazon Leo Compliance strategy and perform advocacy consistent with Amazon Leo’s policy priorities Develop and optimize mechanisms to ensure accurate and timely filing of complex communications service provider compliance filings Align with Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, Public Policy and Global Expansions on strategy for Communications Service Provider compliance matters Drive timely and accurate compliance filings related to the regulatory obligations that arise as a result of Amazon Leo’s status as a communications service provider (e.g., revenue reporting, subscribership reports, outage reporting, customer complaints) Coordinate across Amazon Leo entities, and across Amazon addressing the unique nature of Amazon Leo operating as a global Communications Service Provider Experience performing regulatory advocacy to support complex compliance requirements Experience supporting the Telecommunications/Satellite industry or other highly regulated industries on compliance matters Direct knowledge of APAC communications regulatory frameworks highly preferred Excellent ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients Experience working directly with regulators on communications compliance obligations Experience translating complex compliance requirements into operational processes Second APAC language skills highly preferred Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
