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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