Sr Specialist External Affairs

AT&T•Austin, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives. This role reports to the Legislative Director and provides day-to-day support for special legislative projects, including researching, tracking, and summarizing legislation and related policy issues. The position also supports the Regional President in her duties and handles additional tasks as assigned in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. As an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge, the role applies organizational practices to resolve moderately difficult problems. The individual works with independent judgment on broad projects with minimal supervision, implementing policy changes to improve functions. Actions impact efficiency, costs, schedules, and client relationships. Interaction is primarily within the department and with General Managers and above across various teams. The position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
2+ years of related experience.
Must be able to communicate clearly.
Must be able to manage competing priorities.
Must be able to maintain strong attention to detail.
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in the Texas Legislature.

Responsibilities

Analyzing legislation and regulatory issues.
Researching, tracking, and summarizing legislation and related policy matters.
Advocating for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff.
Supporting special legislative projects and helping advance the company’s legislative agenda.
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, third-party coalitions, and industry partners.
Representing the company on local boards and commissions and acting as the face of the corporation in the communities served.
Coordinating and scheduling industry and internal meetings to support legislative priorities and ensure timely follow-through on action items.
Scheduling meetings with lawmakers, facilitating industry meetings, and coordinating internally with policy and legal points of contact.
Organizing and managing community events to strengthen relationships between the community and elected officials.
Promoting the company’s initiatives and addressing constituent concerns.
Identifying witnesses, developing talking points and company collateral, attending hearings, and supporting legislative and external affairs operations.
Supporting processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, leading lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, grant management, and additional assignments in a fast-paced environment.

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