Vice President, Spectrum and Regulatory Affairs
Kepler Communications
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and evolve Kepler’s global spectrum strategy, including frequency planning, global market access, ITU coordination, and other national or international licensing
- Build and lead a government relations function in Kepler to help advance strategic goals across the organization from standard setting to business development and capture
- Work with the existing regulatory team to represent Kepler before national and international regulatory bodies including the FCC, ISED (Canada), BNETZA, OFCOMM, ITU, and others
- Drive and oversee filings under the FCC, ISED rules, and ITU Radio Regulations, including coordination negotiations and interference mitigation
- Secure and protect spectrum assets to support growth of Kepler’s LEO constellation, inter-satellite links, and future innovation in optical and lunar relay systems
- Build and manage a regulatory team, while overseeing relationships with external counsel and consultants
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure regulatory alignment with system architecture, payload design, and system performance, while keeping flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements
- Monitor and influence evolving spectrum regulations, including the regulatory team participation in forums like WRC, CEPT, and CITEL.
- Regularly brief executive leadership and board of directors on global regulatory strategy, risks, and opportunities
- Act as a thought leader and public-facing advocate for Kepler on space policy and spectrum access
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 15+ years in spectrum management, regulatory affairs, or telecom law within the satellite or aerospace sector
- MBA, MSEE, JD, or equivalent advanced degree in a related field
- Deep knowledge of FCC, ISED, and ITU frameworks and procedures
- Demonstrated success leading small teams and working cross-functionally at the executive level
- Strong experience reporting to executive teams and boards, including preparation of regulatory strategy briefings
- Technical expertise in RF engineering, satellite systems, and/or inter-satellite links
Bonus Points:
- Executive experience with global satellite operators or legal/regulatory advisory firms
- Deep understanding of cross-border and Canadian regulatory processes, including ITU coordination via ISED
- Track record of representing organizations at high-level international policy forums (e.g., WRC, UN COPUOS)
- Strategic engagement in government and defense spectrum programs
- Strong network of relationships across government agencies, space industry bodies, and regulatory institutions