ITU Filings and Coordination Manager

About us:

We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do:

The Regulatory Engineering team is responsible for securing ITU frequency coordination for the spectrum and orbital resorces needed for Viasat satellites. The role of the ITU Filings and Coordination Manager is key to this objective. The job involves collaboration with a variety of different parts of the company.

The day-to-day:

• Manage Viasat ITU filings to ensure that all ITU regulatory deadlines for those filings are strictly met
• Prepare ITU filings for Viasat, i.e. Advance Publications, Requests for Coordination, Notifications, Res 49 and Res 40 submissions, for GSO networks and NGSO systems. Prepare any associated material, such as business cases, coordination requirements, etc.
• Review biweekly BR IFIC publications and prepare comments with respect to Viasat filings
• Prepare annual reports to Viasat notifying administrations, where required, and ensure compliance with all other administration requirements in relation to Viasat ITU filings
• Submit filings to Viasat notifying administrations in line with the applicable procedures of each administration and ensure that all filing fees are paid on time. Liaise with Viasat Finance and raise purchase requisitions for this as needed
• Ensure that all Viasat coordination requirements are addressed in a timely manner by delegating coordination cases to other team members or preparing proposals for review by the team
• Review all incoming correspondence regarding ITU filings and coordination and ensure timely responses
• Prepare for frequency coordination meetings by identifying coordination requirements and proposing agenda items for the meetings
• Keep up to date records of ITU filings, coordination status, coordination agreements and ratifications, and correspondence with administrations and satellite operators
• Liaise with Viasat notifying administrations and ITU/BR on filing and coordination matters, as required
• Work closely with other team members to achieve the above
• Provide support on market access activities on ITU filings and coordination
• Liaise with Viasat engineering and business teams in connection with the above
• Proactively and timely report on relevant developments.

What you'll need:

• Excel
• Access
• Experience in SQL is preferable
• Experience with satellite networks and associated frequency registration and coordination requirements preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Program management experience is valuable for the role

What will help you on the job:

We are looking for a diligent person with good organisational and time management skills.

EEO statement:

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