Ziply Fiber

Regulatory & External Affairs Analyst

Ziply Fiber  •  Kirkland, WA (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description


Position
Title: Regulatory & External Affairs Analyst


Base Salary:

$70,500
to $98,000 annually DOE


Benefits:

Medical,
dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time
off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and
education reimbursement programs.


Ziply
Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the
connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home
internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer
experience, and affordable plans that put customers in
charge.


As
our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team
members who can help us grow and realize our goals.


Our Company
Values:


  • Genuinely Caring:

    We treat customers
    and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.

  • Empowering You:

    We help customers
    choose what is best for them, and we support
    employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.

  • Innovation and Improvement:

    We
    constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each
    other. 

  • Earning Your Trust:

    We build trust
    through clear, honest, human communication.


Job Summary


The
Regulatory & External Affairs Analyst supports Ziply Fiber’s compliance
with federal, state, and municipal regulatory requirements. This role focuses
on collecting, analyzing, and submitting data for regulatory filings, tariffs,
price lists, subsidy programs, and related reporting obligations, while also
supporting municipal and state licensing activities.


The
Analyst researches requirements, tracks applications and renewals, maintains
accurate compliance records, and partners with internal teams to ensure submissions
are timely, complete, and accurate. This position also provides support for related
legal and regulatory operations, including subpoenas, litigation tracking,
contract routing, records management, and compliance calendaring. The Regulatory and External Affairs Analyst is a
detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives both independently and in
collaboration with internal departments to guarantee that all reporting is
accurate, timely, and complete.


Through these efforts, the Regulatory &
External Affairs Analyst helps the organization meet its regulatory obligations
and maintain operational integrity.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of
duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties
performed.


Regulatory Reporting, Tariffs, and Subsidy Programs


·

Prepare,
review, and submit reports to federal and state agencies by compiling and
analyzing financial and operational data and performing quality checks for
accuracy and completeness.


·

Coordinate
with Finance, Operations, and IT to gather data, resolve reporting issues, and
support timely, accurate regulatory submissions.


·

Support
tariff and price list filings by validating required data, documentation, and
internal approvals for compliance.


·

Assist
with data collection for reimbursement and subsidy programs, monitor policy
changes, and support audits to maintain program integrity.


·

Stay
current on regulatory changes and help translate new requirements into
actionable reporting, filing, and compliance steps.


Municipal and State Licensing


·

Independently
research and determine licensing requirements for municipal and state
jurisdictions; prepare, submit, and track license applications through
approval.


·

Manage
the full lifecycle of existing licenses, including maintaining a comprehensive
license database, monitoring renewal deadlines, and ensuring timely renewals to
maintain compliance.


·

Support
entity and subsidiary records, annual filings, and related compliance
documentation.


Litigation Support


·

Process
incoming subpoenas and legal requests; coordinate with internal stakeholders to
gather responsive documents and ensure timely responses.


·

Maintain
and update the litigation tracker to ensure accurate status reporting and
visibility into pending matters.


·

Assist
with matter intake and holds; coordinate discovery support and document
collection; and maintain organized, auditable files.


Legal and Regulatory Operations Support


·

Assist
with contract routing, electronic signatures, document processing, records
management, and compliance calendaring.


·

Help
maintain organized files, trackers, and workflows that support accurate
reporting, timely follow-up, and efficient team operations.


·

Provide
administrative support for the Legal, Regulatory, and External Affairs team,
including invoice processing, meeting coordination, inbox triage, travel
support, and onboarding assistance as needed.


Other Duties


·

Performs
other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization

.


Required Qualifications:


·

High
school diploma or GED.


·

Bachelor’s
degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent
practical experience.


·

One
to three years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal operations,
licensing, corporate administration, finance, accounting, or a related support
role.


·

Proficiency
with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for
data tracking, analysis, and reporting.


·

Strong
analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to
manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


·

Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively
with internal teams, business partners, and external stakeholders.


·

Ability
to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work overtime as
needed.


Preferred Qualifications:


·

Experience
with telecommunications, regulatory reporting, tariffs, subsidy programs,
licensing, or corporate compliance.


·

Familiarity
with matter trackers, project management platforms, Smartsheet, reporting
tools, AI tools, or similar systems.


·

Paralegal
certificate or prior law firm or corporate legal department experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:


·

Ability
to work independently, research requirements, and apply sound judgment in a
fast-paced environment.


·

Strong
attention to detail, data accuracy, documentation practices, and version
control.


·

Ability
to prioritize workload across multiple deadlines, subject areas, and
stakeholders.


·

Comfort
with process improvement, workflow development, and evolving business needs.


·

Collaborative,
service-oriented approach with internal partners, external counsel, agencies,
and other stakeholders.


Work Authorization


Applicants must be currently authorized to
work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this
position.


Physical Requirements


The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.


Essential and marginal functions may require
maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking,
or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a
comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment


Work is performed in an office setting with
exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer,
keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a
modern office setting.


At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your
primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold
outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing
from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees
should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to
Ziply Fiber or its business interests.


Diverse Workforce / EEO:


Ziply Fiber is
an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified
candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age,
marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a
non-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.


Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background
check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre-employment
drug screening.


Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.

Ziply Fiber

About Ziply Fiber

At Ziply Fiber, we believe every part of our region deserves fast, reliable internet access, including rural and underserved areas that have been historically overlooked by internet service providers. Since we launched in 2020, we’ve been rebuilding and expanding our locally owned and operated, purpose-built fiber network to meet the demands of today and generations to come.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kirkland
Year Founded
2020
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