**Job Description:** **This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.** At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. **Overall Purpose:** Responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives, providing analysis, research, and solution development to aid leadership in setting the strategy for new business opportunities, initiatives, and expansion areas, driving business growth and aligning with organizational goals. **Key Roles and Responsibilities:** Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: • **Strategic Analysis and Research:** Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats. Utilize research skills to evaluate competitive and industry dynamics. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the economics of business and understanding of the income statement and balance sheet. • **Strategic Planning and Initiative Development:** Develop strategic initiatives and business plans that align with the organization’s goals and objectives. Identify growth opportunities, business model innovation, and facilitate cross-business unit initiatives. Leverage standard strategy frameworks and apply both financial and strategic analysis. • **Data-Driven Decision Making and Financial Modeling:** Provide detailed analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making by leadership. Develop financial models and forecasts to evaluate the potential impact of strategic initiatives and business opportunities. Distill core components of complex problems into succinct and easily understood conclusions. • **Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:** Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, business units, and functional teams, to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives. Develop presentation materials for internal approval from senior leadership and present hypotheses, conclusions, and recommendations. • **Competitive Intelligence and Support for Transactions:** Stay informed about industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities. Provide competitive intelligence to help the organization maintain a competitive edge. Participate in the negotiations of principal terms and conditions of transactions. **Job Contribution:** An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership. **Supervisor:** No **Education/Experience:** Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas. Our **Lead Business Strategy** earns between $130,700 - $196,100 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 If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today! Ready to join our team? Apply today! **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Time Type:** Regular **Location:** Dallas, Texas **Salary Range:** $130,700.00 - $196,100.00 It 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. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status