Government Affairs Director
About The Position
The Government Affairs Director is a senior-level strategist and advocate on T-Mobile’s Government Affairs team. The role develops and executes high-impact advocacy and engagement initiatives across all levels of government and with key third-party organizations. It operates independently, providing subject matter expertise and policy leadership without direct people-management responsibilities. The Director serves as a principal interface with senior policymakers, industry leaders, and internal executives to shape and support the company’s public policy objectives. The position calls for experience working in California, a strong understanding of state policy issues, and established relationships within California state government. Travel is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 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 and 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).
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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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 and home internet discounts
- Pet insurance
- Commuter and transit programs
- Year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
