Director, Federal Legislative Affairs

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T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation–and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we’re shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won’t stop!

The Director, Federal Affairs, will advocate T-Mobile’s Federal public policy initiatives before the US Congress and will report to the Sr. Director, Federal Legislative Affairs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the dynamic Federal Legislative Affairs team, as well as regulatory and business teams, to develop policy positions, formulate lobbying strategies, and coordinate Hill outreach to drive desired outcomes on critical issues.


Un-carrier® Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key relationships with Members of Congress and staff to continuously grow the company’s outreach to key constituencies and create new interest from other Members.
• Drive strategy on critical issues and proactively identify opportunities and challenges for the company.
• Possess solid understanding of Congressional procedures and strong relationships with key committee members.
• Cross-functionally collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate and leverage the expertise of colleagues on key issues.
• Strategically allocate T-PAC funds to build relationships with key members annually, attend political events and travel less than 20 percent of the time.
• Operate as a team player who works well internally not only with peers and government affairs colleagues, but also with senior executives.
  
  
  
  

The Experience You’ll Bring

• Background/expertise in technology/telecommunications, appropriations, tax and judiciary a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in public policy, communications or business, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of Government Relations/Capitol Hill/Public Policy/Lobbying/Corp experience
• Engagement/relationships with CHC and CBC a plus
• Accomplished communicator, including written communications, with solid interpersonal skills
• Ability to initiate and proactively identify opportunities and drive strategy with critical internal and external constituencies and excel in a fast-paced environment
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
  
  
  

T-Mobile requires U.S. citizenship for certain roles within the organization. This role requires U.S. citizenship. Individuals hired into this role will be required to submit documentation proving U.S. citizenship within the first 7 days of hire - failure to do so will result in termination.

Washington DC Pay Range: $181,400 - $245,400

• The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay may be above or below this range.
• At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. 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. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance, while Retail and Business Sales roles are eligible for monthly or quarterly sales incentives. And since we are ALL owners, EVERY employee at T-Mobile is eligible for an Annual Stock Grant. For information about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out https://careers.t-mobile.com/culture-and-benefits/
  
  
  

Travel:

Travel Required (Yes/No):Yes

DOT Regulated:

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):No

Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):No

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 paid 12 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 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!

T-Mobile 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.

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, 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.

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