Sr Specialist External Affairs
AT&T, Austin, TX, United States
Overall Purpose
Responsible for supporting strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives. This role reports to the Legislative Director and provides day‑to‑day support for special legislative projects, including researching, tracking, and summarizing legislation and related policy issues. The position also supports the Regional President and handles additional tasks as assigned in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Legislative Research, Policy Support, and Advocacy:
Analyzing legislation and regulatory issues. Researching, tracking, and summarizing legislation and related policy matters. Advocating for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff. Supporting special legislative projects and helping advance the company’s legislative agenda.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement:
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, third‑party coalitions, and industry partners. Representing the company on local boards and commissions and acting as the face of the corporation in the communities served.
Scheduling, Meeting and Project Coordination:
Coordinating and scheduling industry and internal meetings to support legislative priorities and ensure timely follow‑through on action items. Scheduling meetings with lawmakers, facilitating industry meetings, and coordinating internally with policy and legal points of contact.
Event Coordination and Community Relations:
Organizing and managing community events to strengthen relationships between the community and elected officials. Promoting the company’s initiatives and addressing constituent concerns.
Legislative and Executive Operations Support:
Identifying witnesses, developing talking points and company collateral, attending hearings, and supporting legislative and external affairs operations.
Administrative and Strategic Support:
Supporting processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, leading lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, grant management, and additional assignments in a fast‑paced environment.
Job Contribution
An experienced professional with in‑depth knowledge, applying organizational practices to resolve moderately difficult problems. Works with independent judgment on broad projects with minimal supervision, implementing policy changes to improve functions. Actions impact efficiency, costs, schedules, and client relationships. Interacts primarily within the department and with General Managers and above across various teams. Supervisor: No
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 2+ years of related experience. Prior experience working in the Texas Legislature is desired. Certification is required in some areas. Must be able to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Our
Sr Specialist External Affairs
earns between $96,000 – $144,000 USD annually. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond state and local law may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident, hospital indemnity, group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories
AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Weekly Hours: 40
Time Type: Regular
Location: Austin, Texas
Salary Range: $96,000.00 - $144,000.00
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
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Responsible for supporting strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to advance the organization’s public policy objectives. This role reports to the Legislative Director and provides day‑to‑day support for special legislative projects, including researching, tracking, and summarizing legislation and related policy issues. The position also supports the Regional President and handles additional tasks as assigned in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Legislative Research, Policy Support, and Advocacy:
Analyzing legislation and regulatory issues. Researching, tracking, and summarizing legislation and related policy matters. Advocating for the company’s regulatory agenda during public hearings and meetings with state legislators and staff. Supporting special legislative projects and helping advance the company’s legislative agenda.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement:
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community groups, third‑party coalitions, and industry partners. Representing the company on local boards and commissions and acting as the face of the corporation in the communities served.
Scheduling, Meeting and Project Coordination:
Coordinating and scheduling industry and internal meetings to support legislative priorities and ensure timely follow‑through on action items. Scheduling meetings with lawmakers, facilitating industry meetings, and coordinating internally with policy and legal points of contact.
Event Coordination and Community Relations:
Organizing and managing community events to strengthen relationships between the community and elected officials. Promoting the company’s initiatives and addressing constituent concerns.
Legislative and Executive Operations Support:
Identifying witnesses, developing talking points and company collateral, attending hearings, and supporting legislative and external affairs operations.
Administrative and Strategic Support:
Supporting processes related to Political Action Committee (PAC) activity, internal collaboration, strategy development, leading lobbying activities, negotiations, addressing constituent concerns, grant management, and additional assignments in a fast‑paced environment.
Job Contribution
An experienced professional with in‑depth knowledge, applying organizational practices to resolve moderately difficult problems. Works with independent judgment on broad projects with minimal supervision, implementing policy changes to improve functions. Actions impact efficiency, costs, schedules, and client relationships. Interacts primarily within the department and with General Managers and above across various teams. Supervisor: No
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 2+ years of related experience. Prior experience working in the Texas Legislature is desired. Certification is required in some areas. Must be able to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Our
Sr Specialist External Affairs
earns between $96,000 – $144,000 USD annually. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond state and local law may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident, hospital indemnity, group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories
AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Weekly Hours: 40
Time Type: Regular
Location: Austin, Texas
Salary Range: $96,000.00 - $144,000.00
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
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