Director of External Affairs

Job Summary

Leading regional external affairs and network permitting strategies, the full-time Director of External Affairs will drive business growth and strengthen stakeholder relationships while working remotely across multiple states.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for external affairs, network permitting, and utilities aligned with business objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders to support network deployment
• Lead and mentor a geographically distributed team, ensuring alignment of external affairs and permitting strategies with company goals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, telecommunications, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of ten years of experience in telecommunications, external affairs, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience in government affairs, regulatory compliance, and network permitting
• Strong understanding of the telecommunications industry and local regulatory environments
• Proven leadership experience managing geographically distributed teams