Company Profile
Satellite Industry Association
Company Overview
About SIA
SIA is a consensus-based U.S.-based trade association, providing worldwide representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. SIA is the unified voice of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business. By monitoring events in government, the SIA works to advance satellite interests both at home and at abroad.
SIA was formed in 1995 by several major U.S. satellite companies to discuss issues and develop industry-wide positions on shared business, regulatory and policy interests. Since that time, SIA has developed into a full service 501(c)(6) trade association representing the U.S. commercial satellite industry. SIA acts as the focal point for the U.S. satellite industry in Washington, D.C., leading discussions with key regulators and policy makers at the White House, Federal Communications Commission, State Department, Commerce Department, Department of Defense and on Capitol Hill. SIA focuses its work in four key areas: satellite regulation; government and military services; earth observation; and export control policies.
Company History
History
The Satellite Industry Association was formed in 1995 by several major US satellite companies as a forum to discuss issues and develop industry-wide positions on shared business, regulatory and policy interests.
SIA grew out of the Satellite Super Skyway Coalition, a voluntary alliance of major satellite players, galvanized into action in early 1993 when the U.S. Government began advancing the idea of a Global Information Infrastructure (GII). The success of the coalition in defining the role of satellites in the (GII) strengthened ties between major industry players and sowed the seeds for what today is the Satellite Industry Association.
Since that time, SIA has developed into a full service 501(c) (6) trade association representing the U.S. commercial satellite industry. SIA has established an active suite of working groups – and issue-specific sub-groups - involved with a host of policy issues including. The: Regulatory Working Group, covers regulatory issues, including satellite licensing, spectrum allocation and regulatory policy); the Government Working Group; which includes, issues pertaining to satellite communications for government agencies and public safety and national security issues, and, Export Working Group, following export control policy, and international trade issues. SIA has become “The Voice of the Satellite Industry” and is recognized as a focal point for the U.S. satellite industry in Washington, D.C., representing and advocating industry positions with key policy makers on Capitol Hill and with the White House, Federal Communication Commission and most Executive Branch departments and agencies.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
SIA Members
SIA Executive Members include: AT&T Services, Inc.; The Boeing Company; EchoStar Corporation; Intelsat S.A.; Iridium Communications Inc.; Kratos Defense & Security Solutions; Ligado Networks; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; OneWeb; SES Americom, Inc.; Space Exploration Technologies Corp.; SSL; and ViaSat, Inc. SIA Associate Members include: ABS US Corp.; Analytical Graphics, Inc.; Artel, LLC; Blue Origin: DataPath Inc.; DigitalGlobe Inc.; DRS Technologies, Inc.; Eutelsat America Corp.; Global Eagle Entertainment; Globecomm; Glowlink Communications Technology, Inc.; HawkEye 360; Hughes; Inmarsat, Inc.; Kymeta Corporation; L-3 Technologies, Electron Devices; O3b Limited; Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Planet; Semper Fortis Solutions; Spire Global Inc.; TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.; Telesat Canada; TrustComm, Inc.; Ultisat, Inc.; and XTAR, LLC. SIA Affiliate Members include: The Aerospace Corporation; COMSAT; and Wiley Rein LLP
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience, plus up to 10% performance bonus; competitive benefits package (medical, dental, disability, life insurance, retirement)