Over the last month I’ve seen a noticeable jump in postings for telecom policy/compliance analysts tied to the $42.45B BEAD program and state broadband offices, with requirements centered on BABA, Davis–Bacon, and BDC reporting. For those hiring or looking, are teams weighting regulatory implementation (BEAD Volume II, NEPA/SHPO coordination, pole attachment orders) over traditional carrier ops, and what’s the impact on pay grades or contract rates?