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  • Lead regional external affairs, network permitting, and utility coordination to accelerate network growth.
  • Build strategic relationships with government, regulatory, municipal, utility, and community stakeholders.
  • Manage a distributed team and partner cross-functionally to align strategies with business objectives.

Telecommunications Regulatory Affairs Utility Coordination Project Management

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$185,000–$200,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Develop and execute regulatory strategies that support project development, power access, and market expansion.
  • Represent Tract before FERC, state public utility commissions, ISOs, and legislative bodies through advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
  • Analyze retail and wholesale electricity market rules and translate implications into clear commercial guidance.

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned parks with pre-positioned power and fiber. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company has real estate holdings throughout the United States and is a growing team committed to collaboration with communities.

US

  • Obtain and manage permits for outside plant fiber and utility infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinate with municipalities, utility companies, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
  • Review engineering drawings, perform Make Ready Engineering, and track permit status.

GoNetspeed connects communities with fast and reliable fiber internet, believing in the power of connectivity. We are a team-oriented, fast-paced company focused on building for the future.

Global 4w PTO

  • Track legislative, regulatory, and licensing board developments across states and national healthcare bodies.
  • Build relationships with healthcare associations, manage lobbying compliance, and coordinate contract lobbyists.
  • Run External Affairs operations, including processes, RFPs, events, and executive briefing materials.

Propelus simplifies workforce compliance management for healthcare, helping professionals, employers, and regulators stay aligned. As a trusted leader for over 20 years, the company is a remote-first, mid-sized organization and a BuiltIn 2025 Best Place to Work.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Represent Rowan at policy stakeholder meetings, state agencies, and community events to communicate project benefits.
  • Track legislation and regulatory developments in Maryland affecting Rowan's data center operations and investments.
  • Build relationships with regulators, grid operators, and trade associations to support Rowan's portfolio.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure transforms data center delivery for speed and scale, delivering sustainable solutions to hyperscale customers. Backed by Quinbrook and Blackstone, Rowan is a distributed U.S. team with a hybrid culture focused on sustainability and collaboration.

$105,400–$143,200/yr
US

  • Lead community engagement strategies to support energy project deployment across Minnesota.
  • Build strong relationships with local officials, community organizations, and stakeholders to address concerns early.
  • Facilitate public meetings and develop outreach materials to inform community decisions.

Builds trusted relationships between communities and innovative distributed energy projects to modernize energy infrastructure. A remote-first, collaborative team that empowers employees to take ownership and build scalable community engagement programs.

US 4w PTO

  • Build trust with state healthcare regulatory boards and agencies to drive growth of the CE Broker solution.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned state partners, guiding operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Navigate multi-year government decision cycles with a consultative, relationship-first approach.

Propelus simplifies workforce compliance management across healthcare, providing technology and strategic partnerships that empower professionals, employers, and regulators. A trusted leader for over 20 years, the company serves millions with seamless compliance solutions and has been named a BuiltIn 2025 Best Places to Work.

US

  • Build and maintain diverse regional networks of leaders to amplify CFR's mission.
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies to expand CFR's presence across the West Coast.
  • Cultivate relationships with civic, business, technology, and policy leaders.

Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a premier national membership organization and think tank dedicated to shaping U.S. foreign policy. It is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a collaborative workplace with generous benefits.

Europe

  • Lead a specialized team of engineers and QA professionals in designing and deploying Full MVNO core systems.
  • Own architecture, signalling protocols, and compliance with telecom regulations across multiple markets.
  • Drive technical integrations with host operators and ensure reliable connectivity for global travelers.

Jobgether is an AI-powered job matching platform that connects candidates with hiring companies. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and operates in a remote-first international environment.

US

  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans for global regulatory submissions, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Act as the primary regulatory timeline contact across Clinical, Nonclinical, CMC, Quality, and Commercial functions, fostering collaboration and alignment.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, prepare teams for agency meetings, and lead responses to regulatory queries from global health authorities.

Centessa Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 agonists for narcolepsy and other sleep-wake disorders. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, it shares a culture of caring and impact with over 50,000 employees.

Global Unlimited PTO

  • Coordinate email outreach and follow-ups for partnerships, sponsorships, and campaigns.
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  • Support event coordination, internal calendars, and weekly performance reports.

Winona is a leading telemedicine company providing HRT for women in menopause, with in-house tech, compounding pharmacies, and physicians. They are a diverse, global team with a fun and casual work environment.

US

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex telecom and managed services projects, including Ethernet, SD-WAN, GPON, and firewall implementations across multiple customer sites.
  • Direct cross-functional teams, manage strategic carrier relationships, and control budgets for multi-million-dollar initiatives.
  • Track KPIs, mitigate risks, and provide executive-level updates while mentoring junior project managers.

Spectrotel, together with AireSpring, has become a leading managed network services platform offering connectivity, networking, security, and communications to businesses worldwide. The combined company operates in over 190 countries, partners with 265+ carriers, and fosters a fast-paced, results-driven culture.

$50,000–$60,000/yr
US

  • Lead complex telecom and managed services projects from initiation to closeout.
  • Coordinate with carriers like AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon and direct internal teams.
  • Manage plans, budgets, KPIs, risks, and customer expectations at the C-level.

Providers of managed network services including SD-WAN, SASE, connectivity, and security to businesses worldwide. The combined Spectrotel-AireSpring organization operates in over 190 countries with 265+ carrier partners, focusing on collaborative, results-driven delivery.

US

  • Lead environmental compliance for infrastructure and energy projects, including a southwest Nevada transmission upgrade.
  • Oversee construction compliance, permitting, agency coordination, environmental monitoring, and field teams across CA, NV, AZ.
  • Manage compliance reporting, audits, corrective actions, and coordination with BLM, contractors, and stakeholders.

Environmental Science Associates is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm that plans, designs, permits, mitigates, and restores major projects. With 21 offices and 50 years of experience, we value collaboration, diversity, and employee ownership.

$160,000–$210,000/yr
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  • Translate corporate lobbying strategy into targeted, state-specific campaigns managing external contract lobbyists and relationships with government officials.
  • Serve as primary accountability manager for external lobbyists in the assigned regional portfolio, including performance assessments and weekly check-ins.
  • Represent the company at hearings, fundraisers, and conferences while monitoring legislation affecting social gaming and consumer protection.

VGW is an interactive entertainment company delivering free-to-play online social games like Chumba Casino and Global Poker. With millions of players in North America, the company values diversity, flexibility, and competitive compensation.

$103,000–$138,000/yr
US

  • Own public engagement for renewable energy projects from stakeholder research through outreach and issue response.
  • Assess local risks, build supporter networks, and align cross-functional teams to support project milestones.
  • Lead community meetings, partner with communications, and manage investments within budget.

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Headquartered in the US, it has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, with a culture focused on creative spirit, ownership, and team-first attitudes.

Global

  • Recruit, onboard, and manage new TSDs and Trusted Advisors to drive new business opportunities.
  • Develop and execute regional channel strategies, including product and sales training, joint sales initiatives, and partner support.
  • Monitor partner performance, market trends, and competitor activity while negotiating agreements to maximize revenue.

AireSpring is a global managed network services provider delivering connectivity, networking, and security solutions in more than 190 countries. The company is family-owned and operated with a 100% channel-only model, offering award-winning customer service and a culture of trust.

$75,000–$100,000/yr
US 12w maternity 12w paternity

  • Lead Pro Network health and coverage across core and strategic partner markets.
  • Drive contractor performance, relationships, and pipeline conversion.
  • Use data to improve market coverage, contractor responsiveness, and design-to-build conversion.

Yardzen transforms the outdoor renovation industry using AI, data, and technology, pairing homeowners with design and build support. Since 2018, it has helped tens of thousands of homeowners and earned recognition from Fast Company and Inc. Magazine.

$110,000–$145,000/yr
US

  • Manage client relationships and lead strategy execution for purpose-driven clients.
  • Develop policy proposals, communications plans, and content such as op-eds and statements.
  • Oversee staff, provide mentorship, and coordinate internal workflows across projects.

Evergreen Strategy Group is a strategic communications agency that helps purpose-driven companies, organizations, and campaigns make progress on important issues. The company is committed to building a diverse team and offers a remote-first work environment.

US

  • Lead and support ROW projects in Pennsylvania, serving as a key client contact.
  • Manage project planning, RFPs, scopes, cost estimates, and staffing for successful delivery.
  • Coordinate and support ROW team members while ensuring clear communication and quality outcomes.

Purple Land Management is a tech-enabled provider of land services, negotiating energy rights, curing title, and preparing mineral ownership reports for energy companies. Founded in 2010 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, it is backed by Satori Capital and uses proprietary SaaS platform Overdrive.

$95,000–$120,000/yr
US

  • Lead and manage all aspects of telecommunications projects from initiation to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment and serve as a subject matter expert on telecom industry trends.

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