Undersea Cable Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Government Affairs role serves as SubCom's senior liaison to U.S. executive and legislative agencies, the intelligence community, regulatory bodies, and key foreign governments. The role monitors and influences telecommunications, infrastructure, security, and maritime policy; advances regulatory and legislative outcomes that support SubCom's business objectives; strengthens SubCom's position as a trusted provider of secure undersea cable infrastructure; and helps identify and pursue government-funded business opportunities.

Responsibilities 

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with U.S. executive branch agencies and politically appointed officials to understand policy priorities and assess implications for SubCom's strategy and operations.
• Advise senior SubCom leaders on current and emerging federal policies, regulations, security priorities, and geopolitical developments affecting global communications infrastructure. 
• Advance regulatory policies that support fair market competition, efficient approvals, and SubCom's business and financial objectives, including engagement in the Team Telecom and Federal Communications Commission licensing processes.
• Engage with Congress and legislative officials to shape laws, treaties, and international agreements affecting undersea cable installation, maintenance, repair, and related vessel operations.
• Maintain relationships with U.S. intelligence and security agencies to monitor industry threats, communicate SubCom's capabilities, and support recognition of SubCom as a trusted partner in global communications infrastructure.
• Partner with Legal and senior leadership to support compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations governing undersea cable infrastructure and services.
• Develop and expand relationships with key foreign governments and participate in bilateral and multilateral policy discussions to advance trusted and secure undersea cable networks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that align SubCom's security practices, supply chain strategy, and external positioning with government expectations for trusted and secure infrastructure providers.
• Identify and help shape government-funded programs related to undersea cable infrastructure; partner with Sales and industry participants to position SubCom for funding opportunities and compliant project delivery.
• Consistently ensure that business is conducted with integrity and that behavior aligns with SubCom policies, procedures, and core values.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive regulatory or government affairs experience in telecommunications, including regular direct engagement with U.S. executive branch agencies and senior government officials.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. and foreign government policies and regulations related to telecommunications infrastructure, national security, and undersea cable systems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence federal policy, regulatory, or legislative outcomes affecting the undersea cable industry.
• Demonstrated experience securing significant federal funding for infrastructure programs and overseeing funding compliance through project completion.
• Expert knowledge of international multilateral processes and experience representing a company or government in bilateral and multilateral negotiations.
• Ability to translate complex political, regulatory, security, and geopolitical developments into clear business implications and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, relationship-building, negotiation, judgment, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional work, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation