Akkodis is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance and Permit Specialist to manage and oversee the regulatory compliance and permit management processes for our cutting-edge autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle operations. This role involves navigating complex regulatory frameworks at the state and federal levels, ensuring operational processes meet stringent compliance standards, and acting as the key point of contact between internal teams and regulatory bodies. If you have experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, and risk management within the autonomous vehicle or transportation industries, we want to hear from you!

Pay rate: $80-$85/hour on W2

Key Responsibilities:

Permit Management:

• Manage and renew Level 2/3/4 permits for all autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles in the fleet.
• Continuously track permit expiration dates, renewal timelines, and new requirements to ensure uninterrupted compliance.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of vehicles and drivers associated with permits, ensuring timely updates for changes in the fleet.

Regulatory Reporting:

• Collaborate with internal teams to submit event-based and routine reports to federal and state regulatory authorities.
• Document and maintain compliance timelines for required submissions, including incident reports, testing reports, and performance updates.

Insurance Management:

• Oversee the renewal and maintenance of insurance coverage for each vehicle permit, ensuring alignment with state insurance requirements.
• Coordinate with insurers to provide necessary documentation for permit renewals or changes.
• Maintain comprehensive records of insurance certificates, policy terms, and claims documentation.

Training and Development:

• Oversee the development, revision, and compliance tracking of training modules for all personnel involved in vehicle operations.
• Ensure drivers, operators, and support staff complete all mandatory training and remain compliant with the latest standards.
• Maintain detailed records of training completion, certifications, and any required retraining programs.

Regulatory Updates and Compliance:

• Proactively monitor and review all applicable state and federal regulatory changes related to autonomous vehicle operations.
• Analyze regulatory updates and their impact on operational processes, clearly communicating changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with functional developers, engineers, and the legal team to ensure operational workflows align with updated regulations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with internal teams to address compliance risks, liabilities, and contractual obligations.
• Act as the communication bridge between regulatory bodies and internal teams, ensuring a clear and unified approach to compliance.
• Facilitate periodic compliance meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss regulatory updates, risks, and process improvements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong knowledge and proven experience with Level 2/3/4 systems, especially in the context of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle operations.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory frameworks, with a willingness to develop expertise in location-specific standards.
• Experience managing processes related to permits, including application, maintenance, and renewal.
• Understanding of compliance reporting, including incident management and routine documentation requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple compliance tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with compliance tracking and project management tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex compliance matters to diverse stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Strong background in regulatory compliance and permit management, particularly within the context of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle operations.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, legal, or safety operations within the automotive, technology, or transportation industries.
• Technical expertise in autonomous vehicle systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and emerging mobility technologies.
• Risk management experience, particularly in safety operations and regulatory audits.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, developers, legal teams, and external regulatory bodies.
• Experience with data analysis and Excel proficiency for reporting and compliance tracking.
• Proficiency in the German language.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle technology.
• Play a crucial role in shaping the regulatory compliance framework for a growing industry.
• Collaborate with passionate, cross-functional teams.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for regulatory compliance in the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle space, apply today to join our team!

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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