State Government Affairs Director - Strategic Policy

T-Mobile; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

T-Mobile seeks a Senior Director, State Government Affairs to lead the company’s statewide legislative strategy and public policy engagement across all 50 states. You will supervise a team of professionals and external consultants, working with the VP of Legislative Affairs to align legislative activity with corporate goals and risk management.

Role requires extensive bipartisan networking, direct lobbying experience, and expertise navigating federal and state policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, or political advocacy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience lobbying on behalf of or interacting directly with senior leaders in a Fortune 500 or similarly complex organization.
• Strong bipartisan network and a track record of success navigating legislative environments.
• Deep expertise in U.S. legislative processes and public policy formulation at both federal and state levels.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influence skills.
• Strategic mindset with an ability to anticipate, navigate, and respond to complex policy challenges.
• Experience developing teams, budgets, and external consultants.
• High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion in politically sensitive environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively across team and organizational boundaries to drive and develop consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive State legislative strategy to influence outcomes aligned with corporate goals and risk mitigation efforts.
• Partner with internal business units to align legislative engagement with operational, commercial, and compliance needs. Close coordination with the Federal Legislative team focusing on State policies including Taxes, Labor Laws, Privacy and other issues impacting our business.
• Oversee direct lobbying efforts, including interactions with elected officials, legislative staff, and government agencies.
• Formulate proactive legislative and political strategies designed to protect and advance T-Mobile’s business interests, including defeating or amending harmful legislation, securing passage of favorable laws, and shaping the policy environment to support our customers, employees, and long-term growth.
• Lead a team of industry professionals and maintain relationships with external lobbyists, industry associations, and coalitions.
• Represent the company in hearings, briefings, leadership meetings, and policy roundtables. Serve as a senior spokesperson for the company’s policy positions and values with policymakers and thought leaders.
• Monitor State legislative activity and political developments; proactively identify threats and opportunities.
• Drive the development of policy communications, testimony, briefing documents, and advocacy campaigns.
• Foster bipartisan relationships and ensure the company maintains a strong, credible presence with key decision-makers.

Skills

Leadership

Bipartisan network

Strategic thinking

Policy advocacy

Communication

Stakeholder management

Lobbying experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field

Job description

T-Mobile seeks a Senior Director, State Government Affairs to lead the company’s statewide legislative strategy and public policy engagement across all 50 states. You will supervise a team of professionals and external consultants, working with the VP of Legislative Affairs to align legislative activity with corporate goals and risk management.

Role requires extensive bipartisan networking, direct lobbying experience, and expertise navigating federal and state policy.