Lead External Affairs

AT&T•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. Overall Purpose: Support strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy: Analyze legislation and regulatory issues. Advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and in meetings with state legislators and staff. Stakeholder and Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions. Represent the company on local boards and commissions, and serve as a primary representative in the communities we serve. Event Coordination and Community Relations: Organize and manage community events to strengthen relationships between the community and elected officials. Promote the company’s initiatives and address constituent concerns. Other Duties as Assigned: Support processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, and/or grant management. Job Contribution: An experienced professional recognized as an expert who creatively resolves complex issues using broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy and influences executive decision-making. Mentors less-experienced staff and implements long-term plans that impact the organization. Frequently collaborates with senior leadership. Must reside in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
Five (5)+ years of related experience.
Certification is required in some areas.
Must reside in the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

Responsibilities

Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy: Analyze legislation and regulatory issues.
Advocate for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and in meetings with state legislators and staff.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, and third-party coalitions.
Represent the company on local boards and commissions, and serve as a primary representative in the communities we serve.
Event Coordination and Community Relations: Organize and manage community events to strengthen relationships between the community and elected officials.
Promote the company’s initiatives and address constituent concerns.
Support processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, and/or grant management.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone