Government Affairs Director
About The Position
The Government Affairs Director serves as a senior-level strategist and advocate within T-Mobile’s Government Affairs team, responsible for developing and executing high-impact advocacy and engagement initiatives across all levels of government and with key third-party organizations. This role operates independently, providing subject matter expertise and policy leadership without direct people management responsibilities. The Government Affairs Director acts as a principal interface with senior policymakers, industry leaders, and internal executives to shape and support the company’s public policy objectives. We are seeking a candidate with experience working in California, a strong understanding of state policy issues, and established relationships within California state government.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MPA, MBA, or similar) preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy, including significant experience leading initiatives.
- Specific experience lobbying in the state of California.
- Demonstrated success working independently with senior government officials and internal executives.
- Expert-level understanding of legislative, regulatory, and public policy processes.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels.
- Highly self-directed and capable of managing multiple complex initiatives with minimal oversight.
- Strong negotiation, coalition-building, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree (JD, MPA, MBA, or similar) preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, high-profile advocacy initiatives on legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues critical to the business.
- Develop and implement government engagement strategies that advance corporate priorities and mitigate external risks.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with senior officials, policymakers, and key external stakeholders across assigned issue areas or regions.
- Draft and deliver executive-level policy briefings, white papers, talking points, and legislative testimony.
- Provide expert advice to internal business leaders on the policy landscape and strategic positioning.
- Represent the company at external events, hearings, coalitions, and public policy forums.
- Collaborate across business units to ensure policy alignment and support companywide advocacy campaigns
- Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments; provide proactive recommendations and risk assessments.
- Oversee the work of external lobbyists.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a flexible spending account
- 401(k)
- employee stock grants
- employee stock purchase plan
- paid time off
- up to 12 paid holidays
- paid parental and family leave
- family building benefits
- back-up care
- enhanced family support
- childcare subsidy
- tuition assistance
- college coaching
- short- and long-term disability
- voluntary AD&D coverage
- voluntary accident coverage
- voluntary life insurance
- voluntary disability insurance
- voluntary long-term care insurance
- mobile service & home internet discounts
- pet insurance
- access to commuter and transit programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
