Principal Business Development Manager, Spectrum
$132,600–$239,200 year
On-siteBellevue, Washington, United States
Bellevue, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$132,600–$239,200 yearSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct strategic spectrum and network transaction processes by identifying opportunities, performing quantitative analysis, and leading negotiations with carriers and private equity firms. Evaluate secondary market deals, manage FCC filings, and drive bid strategies for primary spectrum auctions while collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams. Resolve complex deal structures and recommend valuation approaches to initiate investment decisions. This role requires in-office presence most days and involves minimal travel for partner meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related fields
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in corporate development, corporate strategy or business development
- Strong financial analysis and valuation savvy
- Strong business sense with constructive and proactive approach to problem solving
- Robust analytical skills
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
- Advanced proficiency in valuation
- Advanced proficiency in business case development
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Ability to lead complex, interdependent deal discussions
- Ability to balance multiple projects in results driven environment
- Ability to balance value creation, risk, and deal execution
- Proven ability to build and foster senior-level relationships (internal and external)
- Ability to find opportunities and advance transaction discussions
- Strong collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to build trust through internal cross-functional teams across an organization
- Ability to achieve common goals
- Strong ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives
- Ability to create executive-ready presentations
- Excellent judgment and discretion with sensitive information
- Firm understanding of wireless industry trends
- Firm understanding of wireless industry economics
- Firm understanding of spectrum use cases
- Firm understanding of emerging technologies
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- In office MOST days a week
- Not remotely based
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
- Advanced degree in Business
- Advanced degree in Finance
- Advanced degree in related fields
- Experience in fast-paced results-driven, entrepreneurial or deal focused environment
- Experience in Corp Dev
- Experience in investment banking
- Experience in venture capital
- Wireless industry experience
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