Lead Regulatory Relations

AT&T•Washington, DC

2d•$106,100 - $178,200•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the company’s overall business objectives by integrating regulatory compliance, strategic insight, and external influence. This role proactively engages federal and state regulatory agencies, monitors and interprets regulatory developments, and shapes regulatory strategy to manage risk, enable business initiatives, and influence outcomes that align with enterprise priorities. Location based office requirement. Must live in the Eastern or Central time zone.

Requirements

5+ years of related experience.
Must live in the Eastern or Central time zone.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred.
Certification may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

Support compliance with federal and state regulations by monitoring proceedings, complaint pleadings, commission orders, data requests, informal staff inquiries, and regulatory developments.
Review certification applications, compliance reports, and filings required for operations in order to minimize regulatory risk.
Serve as a primary regulatory liaison with state commissions, intervenors, and internal stakeholders, as well as federal regulatory agencies such as the FCC, by responding to inquiries, facilitating communication, advancing regulatory positions, and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
Plan and implement regulatory strategies for new products, wireline transformation, network modernization initiatives, service discontinuance, internal reorganizations, and other business initiatives to help secure governmental approval and support enterprise priorities.
Conduct research on regulatory trends, legislative developments, rulemakings, and generic proceedings, and compile information to identify potential impacts on the company’s operations and inform data-driven decision-making.
Oversee wholesale regulatory matters across the 21 ILEC states, including CLEC complaint proceedings, interconnection disputes, force majeure matters, and collections activities.
Provide regulatory support related to state broadband regulatory initiatives and requirements, including BEAD and other grant programs.
Coordinate with internal teams, including Legal, Network, Finance, and E&LA, to develop regulatory strategy, conduct regulatory analysis, and support data-driven decision-making.
Manage and coordinate state regulatory proceedings across AT&T’s Northeast and Midwest states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia. This role will also have responsibility for one or more Midwest states. Responsibilities include matters involving state universal service fund rulemakings, Lifeline, collections actions, compliance reporting, and force majeure filings.
Support processes related to documentation and reporting, analysis, witness and testimony management, regulatory strategy, public policy and advocacy, and/or stakeholder communication.

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