AT&T

Tax Policy Manager

AT&T

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Dallas • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $118,800 - $178,200 per year

About the role

  • Review, analyze, and prioritize tax-related bills and legislative proposals across all states and tax types, identifying risks and opportunities affecting the business.
  • Draft bill summaries, position statements, and advocacy materials for use by External Affairs and Public Affairs teams.
  • Form teams within Tax to understand each issue and its value.
  • Provide real-time support and technical expertise during legislative sessions, including rapid bill interpretation and solution development.
  • Develop ongoing proactive objectives based on understanding the issues with compliance, audits, and planning.
  • Compile weekly and quarterly legislative reports using workflow systems.
  • Communicate moving legislation to appropriate tax teams and forecast quarterly ETR (Effective Tax Rate) and cash tax impacts of proposed and pending legislation.
  • Develop talking points, draft legislative language, and assist in the creation and advancement of proactive tax policy initiatives.
  • Evaluate legislative and regulatory proposals for impacts across income, property, sales/transaction tax, telecom fees, regulatory surcharges, and emerging taxes.
  • Serve as a single point of coordination for tax-related legislative matters, partnering closely with subject matter experts and business leaders.
  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with industry peers, national tax organizations, and coalition partners.
  • Represent the company at State Chamber of Commerce meetings, national tax forums, and coalition-building activities.
  • Monitor and report on emerging state and national tax issues, trends, and threats to company interests.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Certification is required in some areas.
  • 5+ years of experience in state and local tax policy, legislative analysis, or corporate state tax roles (telecom, cable, or regulated industries preferred but not required).
  • Demonstrated experience with multi-state legislative processes and advocacy.
  • Proven track record of bill analysis, tax modeling, and drafting legislative or regulatory language.
  • Exceptional analytical and research skills; able to interpret complex tax legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and persuasive advocacy materials.
  • Strong relationship-building and coalition management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines during peak legislative season.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, Artificial Intelligence.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legislative analysisbill analysistax modelingdrafting legislative languagecomplianceauditsproactive tax policy initiativesmulti-state legislative processesinterpret complex tax legislation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsresearch skillswritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship-buildingcoalition managementindependencetime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
tax certification