Job Description

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

The Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs is a strategic leader responsible for advancing the company's interests and influencing policy decisions at the federal level. This role focuses on developing and executing comprehensive government affairs strategies, building and maintaining high-level relationships with congressional leaders, federal agencies, and key stakeholders, and driving business growth through effective advocacy.

Location

This role is designated as Hybrid from the Washington DC metro.

The Main Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive government affairs strategies to advance the company's interests and influence policy decisions.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with congressional leaders, federal agencies, and key stakeholders to drive business growth and advance policy objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the organization, including Regulatory, Legal, Policy, Finance, and business units, to ensure alignment and effective advocacy.
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations on federal policy developments, including legislation, regulations, and executive actions.
• Develop and implement political engagement strategies to support the company's interests, including managing relationships with federal Republican candidates, contributing to relevant campaigns, and participating in party events.
• Reports to Vice President, Government Affairs 

What We Look For in a Candidate

• In-depth knowledge of government affairs, including the legislative and regulatory process, with a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive government affairs strategies that drive business growth and advance policy objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain high-level relationships with congressional leaders, federal agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders across the organization to drive business objectives.
• Expertise in analyzing and developing policy recommendations on federal policy developments.
• Experience developing and executing plans to mitigate risks and protect the company's reputation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field required; Master's degree, JD, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in government affairs, public policy, political campaigns, or law at the federal level, including roles as a government official or staff member. Familiarity with technology, telecommunications, AI infrastructure, or adjacent industries is highly desirable.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$188,592 - $251,456 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

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Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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