Licensing Operations Lead

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.
Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
LICENSING OPERATIONS LEAD, GLOBAL LICENSING & ACTIVATION The Starlink Global Licensing & Activation team is hiring a Licensing Operations Lead to support our team's efforts to expand Starlink across the globe.
As a successful Licensing Lead, you have the opportunity to manage a portfolio of countries to enable Starlink to become licensed as an internet service provider, and bring the country online, so it can serve people and enterprises around world.
The team has ambitious goals and is looking for a detail-oriented execution partner to help enable success.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Research and communicate comprehensive and accurate understanding of market licensing requirements and timelines Assist and support coordination of the market activation process of each country post-licensing Support team members to obtain authorization to operate by applying for and obtaining necessary licenses and approvals, including the preparation of applications/information submittals and coordination of necessary internal inputs and reviews Support and educate internal stakeholders on market licensing timeframes, working collaboratively to achieve company objectives Own and implement specific licensing process improvement projects that enable market growth and eliminate burden on other SpaceX departments Support licensing managers and directors in their efforts You will initially support across multiple regions while building expertise with growth to become a licensing manager BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Independently motivated professional with a demonstrated track record of project ownership Knowledge of Starlink's network infrastructure Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly detail oriented, diligent, and hard working with excellent customer interface skills ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to travel (~20%) Available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support time-sensitive licensing requirements COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level I: $75,000.
00 - $95,000.
00/per year Level II: $90,000.
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00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX.
You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.
S.
Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.
S.
citizen or national, (ii) U.
S.
lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.
S.
C.
§ 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.
S.
C.
§ 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.
S.
Department of State.
Learn more about the ITAR here.
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