Lead Regulatory Relations
Sacramento, California
Overall Purpose: Supports the company’s overall business objectives by integrating regulatory compliance, strategic insight, and external influence. This role proactively engages federal and state regulatory agencies, monitors and interprets regulatory developments, and shapes regulatory strategy to manage risk, enable business initiatives, and influence outcomes that align with enterprise priorities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Regulatory Compliance and Monitoring: Support compliance with federal and state regulations by monitoring proceedings, complaint pleadings, and regulatory developments. Review certification applications and filings required for operations.
Liaison and Communication: Act as a liaison to regulatory agencies, such as the FCC, by responding to inquiries and facilitating communication.
Strategic Planning and Advisory: Plan and implement regulatory strategies for new products to help secure governmental approval.
Research and Risk Management: Conduct research on regulatory trends and compile information to identify potential impacts on the company’s operations.
Other Duties as Assigned: Support processes related to documentation and reporting, analysis, witness and testimony management, regulatory strategy, public policy and advocacy, and/or stakeholder communication.
Job Contribution:
Experienced professional recognized as an expert, with the ability to creatively resolve complex issues using broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy and influences executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans that impact the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.
This role is critical to managing increasing regulatory complexity, reducing compliance risk, and ensuring consistent and timely coordination with federal and state agencies. It also enables senior leaders to remain focused on broader strategic priorities and advocacy efforts.
Supervisor: No
Relocation: No
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred. 5+ years of related experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
Our Lead Regulatory Relations earns between $118,800-$178,200 for El Segundo, Sacramento, Tustin, CA & Bothel, WA; $127,300-$190,900 for San Francisco & San Ramon, CA; $106,100-$159,100 for Las Vegas, NV. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require 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
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
California, Nevada, Oregon, Sacramento, California, WashingtonSalary Range:
$106,100.00 - $190,900.00It 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.
Job ID R-103779 Date posted 04/22/2026
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