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The Sr. Manager, Government Affairs at T-Mobile is responsible for helping lead the company's engagement with third-party organizations to engage with government entities, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels with a special focus on California. This role is crucial in shaping public policy, advocating for T-Mobile’s interests, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Senior Manager will develop and execute strategies that advance T-Mobile’s business objectives while building and maintaining productive relationships with policymakers and community leaders.

What you’ll do in your role.

• With emphasis in California, develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies to support T-Mobile’s business goals and policy priorities.
• Represent T-Mobile before non-profit organizations, legislators, regulators, and other governmental officials at all levels.
• Advocate for policies that promote innovation, competition, and consumer benefits in the wireless sector.
• Build coalitions with industry partners, think tanks, trade associations, and community organizations to amplify T-Mobile’s voice.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including Legal, Compliance, and Public Relations, to ensure unified messaging and strategy.

The Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, or related field; Masters Preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, strategic alliances, or legislative advocacy, preferably within the telecommunications or technology industries.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local government processes and regulations affecting telecommunications.
• 5+ years building and maintaining relationships with key government officials and demonstrated ability to influence public policy outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement effective strategies that align with the company's business goals and regulatory environment.
• Relationship Management: Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and third-party organizations.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic Planning: Proficiency in planning long-term strategies that incorporate public policy trends and regulatory changes.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and influence both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze policy and regulatory documents to assess impacts on the company and advise on necessary actions.
• Integrity: High degree of integrity and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Communication: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Enough about what you’ve done. Let’s talk about who you are.

• Ability to communicate effectively across team and organizational boundaries to drive and develop consensus
• Strong communication and people skills
• Agile and Adaptive
• Listen and understand a variety of points of view balancing concerns with data for better decision making
• Analytical problem solver; applies multiple technical solutions to application operational problems
• Collaborative, yet influential
• Flexible, self-starter, and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment
• Desire for a high level of responsibility and ownership and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Creative problem solver and solutions provider
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects; detail oriented and organized

Work Location & Travel

• Hybrid role based in California
• Ability to travel 35–45% for partner engagement, events, hearings, and internal meetings

• 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.

Travel:Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

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

Base Pay Range: $119,700 - $215,900

Corporate Bonus Target: 20%###

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 work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within 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. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ342896¶dox=1

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.

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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!

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