Senior Director Federal Government Affairs

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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