The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has an exciting new opportunity for a gTLD Registry Liaison at its office in Marina Del Rey, California or Washington D.C. USA. The gTLD Registry Liaison's primary role will be to create a process and structure to on-board new gTLDs .

This position reports directly to the Chief gTLD Registry Liaison.

Key Responsibilities include:

•    Manage ICANN’s Registry Services Evaluation Process
•    Develop gTLD Registry on-boarding program
•    Develop and implement processes to streamline operational activities
•    Work closely with the Registrar Liaison team to resolve issues impacting gTLD Registries
•    Support efforts of the Contractual Compliance team to achieve gTLD Registry compliance with agreements and ICANN policy
•    Work with the Policy team to implement new policies once approved by the community and the ICANN Board
•    Constantly seek improvement and innovation in the relationship between ICANN and the gTLD Registries
•    Writing detailed reports to document interactions with gTLD Registries

•    Bachelor's Degree required  
•    Previous experience working for a registry or registrar is preferred
•    Broad understanding of technical issues involving the Internet/Internet Industry experience
•    Contract negotiations experience is required
•    Contracts management experience is required
•    Excellent project management skills
•    Strong client relations experience
•    Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements
•    Demonstrated ability to independently  manage project activities
•    An ability to work with minimal supervision under pressure and to deadlines is essential
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Excellent presentation skills
•    Proficiency in MS Office

•    Previous experience working for a registry or registrar is preferred

ICANN is a nonprofit public benefit corporation responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. These include domain names as well as the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols. Computers use these identifiers to reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation, so ICANN's global stakeholders (Registrars, Registries, Internet user groups, etc.) meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. ICANN offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement savings plan and also employer-paid medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.