Lead Regulatory Relations

This is a full-time virtual role, candidate must be based in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Overall Purpose

Supports the company’s overall business objectives by integrating regulatory compliance, strategic insight, and external influence. This role proactively engages with federal and state regulatory agencies, monitors and interprets regulatory developments, and shapes regulatory strategy to manage risk, enable business initiatives, and influence outcomes aligned with enterprise priorities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• •Manage California regulatory matters before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
• •Monitor regulatory proceedings and ensure compliance with CPUC requirements.
• •Prepare and coordinate regulatory filings, reports, notices, and responses to CPUC inquiries.
• •Collaborate with Legal, Policy, Product, Network, and other internal teams on regulatory matters.
• •Serve as a primary point of contact for CPUC staff regarding regulatory and compliance issues.
• •Manage ongoing regulatory reporting, audits, complaints, and other compliance obligations.
• •Manage California LifeLine and California Teleconnect Fund regulatory matters, including CPUC proceedings, filings, notices, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• •Manage CPUC telecommunications resiliency requirements for wireline and wireless services, including annual resiliency plans and related reporting.
• •Coordinate CPUC network audits, Safety Enforcement Division matters, and consumer complaints with Network, Legal, and other internal teams.
• •Manage VoIP/Digital Voice regulatory requirements, including CPUC reporting and advice letter filings.
• •Coordinate CPUC surcharge audits and related data requests, reconciliations, and responses involving wireline and wireless operations.
• •Oversee recurring California regulatory compliance obligations, including ARMIS reporting and California public-purpose program filings and claims.

Job Contribution

Experienced professional recognized as an expert, with the ability to resolve complex issues creatively by applying broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy and influences executive decision-making. Mentors less-experienced staff, implements long-term plans that affect 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

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred. 5+ years of related experience required. Certification may be required in some areas.



Our Lead Regulatory Relations jobs earn between $127,300.00 - $190,900.00 USD Annual. 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

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

San Francisco, California

Salary Range:

• $127,300.00 - $190,900.00
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