Brightspeed · 14 hours ago
Government Affairs Operations Analyst
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expBrightspeed is reimagining how people connect by providing fast, reliable internet services across the Midwest and South. The Government Affairs Operations Analyst will assist in developing and implementing projects that support the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, focusing on broadband initiatives and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Supporting Brightspeed’s strategic plan of maximizing broadband grant acquisitions and tracking outreach efforts to obtain locality approvals for planned broadband builds. This includes maintaining the accuracy of the franchise agreement database and monitoring the status of franchise agreements
Developing reporting processes and tools which provide visibility to the Executive Leadership Team on the progress and/or success of established goals for the Government Affairs and Public Policy department
Identifying and analyzing local government, state legislative, and regulatory developments affecting Brightspeed and coordinating compliance with enacted rule changes
Assisting with the review of all legislation introduced and amended throughout the legislative session and tracking bills of interest to the company
Conducting research on key regulatory and legislative matters and supporting advocacy efforts by creating presentations, briefing packages, and coordinating travel logistics for discussions with local, state, and federal stakeholders
Organizing and maintaining a repository of policy position papers, talking points, articles, and other collaterals related to legislation, advocacy, and other priority initiatives
Monitoring team compliance with business courtesies and other administrative requirements while ensuring accurate records are kept on file
Tracking and processing vendor invoices and memorandums of understanding through the internal data management system while managing external relationships with outside vendors and consultants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or the equivalent in relevant training or experience
1+ years of experience in a state/local government affairs or state regulatory/legislative affairs environment
Strong technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and other collaboration platforms
Strong verbal, written, and analytical abilities
The ability to work well in a demanding environment and to manage complex and competing organizational priorities under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as with cross functional teams
Preferred
Experience in the telecommunications/cable industry (e.g., wireline, wireless, broadband, cable)
Knowledge of, and experience working on, federal, state, local, broadband, and telecommunications issues
Time spent on local community engagement, public affairs, and grants
Experience with Concur, SAP, and other database systems
Public Policy or Compliance implementation experience
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee assistance program
401K plan with company match
A host of voluntary benefits
Company
Brightspeed
Brightspeed provides fiber and broadband services, enhancing connectivity for homes and businesses with reliable telecom solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.51BKey Investors
Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion GrantN.C. Division of Broadband & Digital EquityOhio Department of Development
2025-09-15Grant· $13.8M
2025-08-15Debt Financing· $1.65B
2025-06-19Undisclosed· $575M
Leadership Team
Michel Combes
Executive Chairman of the Board and acting CEO
Amy Wulfestieg
Chief Communications Officer
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