Akkodis is seeking a Regulatory Compliance and Permit Specialist for a contract position with a client located in San Jose, CA and ideally strong hands-on regulatory compliance, renewals, renewing Level 2/3/4 permits, ADAS and permit management.
San Jose, CA
Contract
Pay rate on W2: $80-85/hr (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance and Permit Specialist to manage and oversee all aspects of Level 2/3/4 permit management and regulatory compliance for our cutting-edge vehicle operations. This role involves working on regulatory frameworks across state and federal levels. The successful candidate will act as the key person to communicate with internal teams, ensuring all operational processes meet stringent compliance standards. This position demands exceptional organizational skills, regulatory knowledge, and a proactive approach to risk management and compliance reporting.
In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring adherence to permitting, safety, and reporting
requirements for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle operations, while also fostering
collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Required:
• Strong knowledge and proven experience working on Level 2/3/4 systems, especially in the
context of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks at the state and federal levels, with a willingness to
develop expertise in location-specific standards as needed.
• Experience managing processes related to permits, including application, maintenance, and
renewal.
• Understanding of compliance reporting, such as incident management and routine
documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple regulatory and compliance tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with tools for compliance tracking and project management, such as JIRA,
Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex
compliance matters to diverse stakeholders.
Preferred:
• Strong knowledge and proven experience managing Level 2/3/4 permits and regulatory
compliance, especially in the context of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle operations.
• Industry Background: Previous experience in regulatory compliance, legal, or safety operations within the automotive, technology, or transportation industry.
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with autonomous vehicle systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and emerging mobility technologies.
• Risk Management: Experience working with risk mitigation strategies related to safety operations and regulatory audits.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Proven ability to work with engineers, developers, legal teams, and external regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated Data/Analytics experience and Excel proficiency.
• German language proficiency
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:
Our associates' benefits 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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