Government Affairs Director

T-Mobile is in pursuit of exceptional talent to join our executive team. We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and we are on the lookout for a leader who can steer our company towards new heights of success. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives and leading a talented team of professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of success, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our organizational strategy and contributing to our continued growth and market leadership. Join us in our commitment to driving innovation, inspiring collaboration, fostering a positive company culture, and achieving unparalleled success.

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 Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
 

Base Pay Range: $174,300 - $235,800Corporate Bonus Target: 25%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as qualifications and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - 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, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

Never stop growing!As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.

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