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Government Affairs Director

United States, Remote - Use Home Address Employment contract 174300.00 - 235800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

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

What we offer

  • 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 & home internet discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Commuter and transit programs

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