Regulatory Analyst bei FOCUS Broadband

Description

As a Regulatory Analyst, you will play a vital role in keeping FOCUS Broadband aligned with federal, state, and local regulations while helping shape the way we operate. You’ll review and interpret legal documents like contracts and subpoenas and prepare filings that turn complex requirements into clear next steps. This position gives you the chance to take ownership of projects, collaborate with leadership and attorneys, and directly influence both compliance and business strategy. You will be looked to as a trusted resource on compliance matters, regulatory strategy, and legal documentation, providing guidance that helps our management team make confident, informed decisions.

Requirements

• Assists in monitoring the regulatory actions of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), the North Carolina Utilities Commission (“NCUC”), the North Carolina Rural Electrification Authority (“NCREA”), and other regulatory bodies.
• Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Inform management of regulatory and legal actions that may impact company operations.
• Prepares and submits compliance filings to federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Maintains an advanced knowledge of the Universal Service Program, cost study concepts, and telecom accounting practices.
• Assists in the preparation of data collections related to cost studies, tariff filings, and universal service requirements.
• Ensure company billings and customer notices comply with federal, state, and local rules and regulations and company tariffs.
• Assists with preparation of annual cost study for Universal Service Program compliance.
• Fields and complies with legal requests and court orders.
• Drafts documents for submission to state and federal regulatory bodies.
• Drafts correspondence to attorneys, regulatory bodies, and subscribers.
• Responds to consumer complaints filed with federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Assists with carrier, customer, and other corporate contract negotiations, reviews, and executions.
• Assists with audit responses for Universal Service Program, financial statement, and other audits.
• Performs audits on company circuit records, item codes, Lifeline subscriber records, and other regulatory activities.
• Assists with annual company budget preparation.
• Prepares and reconciles company subscriber counts.
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations for various regulatory billings and activities.
• Participates in regulatory conferences and webcasts.
• Maintains regulatory files in an organized manner.
• Assists with Regulatory Assistant duties, including billings, local number portability, billing code setup, and compliance filings.
• Performs all other related duties assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, law, or a related field is required.
• Graduate degree in legal studies, paralegal certificate, or equivalent study preferred.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred.
• Telecommunications regulatory or accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with cooperatives is preferred.

Who is FOCUS Broadband?

FOCUS Broadband is North Carolina's largest communications cooperative. Formerly known as ATMC, our humble roots began in 1955 when residents banded together to bring telephone service to Brunswick County for the first time. Today, our team provides high-speed fiber optic internet, Merge TV, Wireless, Security, and more. 

FOCUS Broadband is proud of our history and reputation for putting our customers first. FOCUS Broadband has built its reputation by providing outstanding customer service and technology. We are building a next-generation, 100% fiber-optic network in Brunswick County. We are expanding our reach to serve portions of Bladen, Chowan, Columbus, Duplin, Hoke, Pender, Perquimans, Robeson, and Scotland Counties. 

As employees at FOCUS Broadband, our team enjoys rewarding, challenging, and exciting careers. Though we number more than 300 employees, FOCUS Broadband maintains a small company feel by letting employees know they are appreciated, valued, and recognized. Our team enjoys competitive earnings and excellent benefits, including a 401k with a company match with an additional company contribution to the 401k, an on-site clinic, a lucrative wellness program, tuition reimbursement to help with career advancement, and much more. FOCUS Broadband is a "Local Company with Local Priorities."

Are you ready to start an exciting career with FOCUS Broadband?

FOCUS Broadband Benefits:

• Competitive Salaries
• 401k company contributed plus tiered match
• Employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees 
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Employer-paid AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Term-life.
• On-Site Clinic: available Monday-Friday
• Wellness Bonus Program - including Gym Reimbursement 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays