Market Access Manager

About the Company

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of regulatory, licensing, and market entry requirements across countries and regions
• Build strategies and execute approvals needed to operate Northwood infrastructure and services in new markets
• Identify regulatory, geopolitical, and commercial risks and develop mitigation plans
• Maintain ownership across the lifecycle of in-country licensing approval
• Prepare and manage licensing, authorization, and compliance submissions to national regulators
• Represent Northwood in discussions with regulators, ministries, and international bodies
• Lead cross-functional alignment with site and product engineering to establish timelines and technical readiness

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, business, government affairs, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in market access, regulatory affairs, business development, or government relations in telecommunications and technology
• Proven ability to execute large projects on tight timelines with multiple stakeholders
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain ITAR authorizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience obtaining licenses or regulatory approvals for technology or communications systems
• Familiarity with spectrum management, satellite policy, and telecommunications regulatory frameworks
• Experience engaging with government agencies or international organizations
• Strong project management skills
• Basic experience with SQL, PowerBI, or Excel
• Multilingual capabilities