Regulatory Compliance Specialist, FAA, FCC

American Tower

Regulatory compliance specialist managing FAA and FCC filings for American Tower, a global digital infrastructure company. Evaluating wireless facility risks, registrations, regulatory data, and tower marking and lighting requirements.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeWoburn • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $41 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FAA and FCC compliance, including the preparation and submission of FAA Obstruction Evaluation filings and FCC Antenna Structure registrations. Strong analytical skills are essential for interpreting regulatory requirements and ensuring data integrity across systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FAA Obstruction Evaluation FilingsFCC Antenna Structure RegistrationsRegulatory ComplianceAirspace & TERPS SoftwareAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

FAA Filing RequirementsFCC Filing RequirementsData ValidationRegulatory Data IntegrityFiling ContingenciesRegulatory Trends AnalysisQuality AssuranceTraining DevelopmentProject EvaluationCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Airspace & TERPS Software

Industry Keywords

FAAFCCRegulatory ComplianceWireless Facility ProjectsAviation RegulationsObstruction EvaluationAntenna Structure RegistrationAeronautical StudiesNOTAM ComplianceGovernment Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate standard and complex wireless facility projects to determine FAA and FCC filing requirements and compliance obligations
Prepare, submit, track, and close FAA Obstruction Evaluation (OE) filings and FCC Antenna Structure registrations (ASR)
Monitor filing timelines and proactively drive aging filings to completion
Investigate complex filing scenarios, returned filings, and regulatory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
Validate filing data against internal and external source documentation, including coordinates, elevations, tower heights, appurtenances, lighting specifications, and ownership information
Review and maintain regulatory data integrity across internal systems and agency records
Identify systemic discrepancies and recommend process improvements
Provide guidance and technical support to FAA FCC Coordinators on advanced FAA/FCC filing matters and quality-related issues
Support acquisition and due diligence reviews by identifying FAA/FCC compliance risks, corrective actions, and filing dependencies
Evaluate FAA Determinations of No Hazard, aeronautical studies, and regulatory guidance to determine tower marking and lighting requirements
Monitor NOTAM-related compliance issues and coordinate corrective actions
Triage and respond to information requests from internal and external contacts, including agency contacts
Provide training to Regulatory team members and ATC departments
Analyze regulatory trends, recurring filing issues, and quality findings to develop corrective guidance, training, or workflow improvements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in government, regulatory compliance, planning or similar field required
Minimum of 3 years of direct experience preparing and submitting FAA OE/AAA filings and FCC ASR registrations
Experience interpreting FAA Determinations of No Hazard and FCC ASR requirements
Experience applying, filing, and tracking filing contingencies
Strong knowledge of Airspace & TERPS software program experience preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to complex wireless facility projects
Ability to maintain a high level of filing accuracy in a production environment
Ability to manage priorities in a high-volume environment while meeting regulatory deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Approximately 10% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Annual equity award eligibility
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness