Government Affairs Director

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.

• 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 company wide advocacy campaigns.
• Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments; provide proactive recommendations and risk assessments.
• Oversee the work of external lobbyists.

• 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 Required:

Yes/No

Base Pay Range: $174,300 - $235,800. Corporate Bonus Target: 25%. The actual starting pay will vary within this range based on qualifications and experience. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance, 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. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; a flexible spending account; 401(k); employee stock grants and purchase plan; paid time off and 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; and voluntary long-term care insurance. Eligible employees can also receive mobile service and home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs.

T‑Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions regarding employment are made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation, or harassment based on any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

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