Federal Relations Manager

Salary Range: $95,000 - $140,000

Job Posting End Date:  11/1/25

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker DesignationThis role may be hybrid or remote, depending on your location within the continental U.S.

• If you reside within 50 miles of our offices at the Aflac Federal Relations Building at 555 12th Street NW, Suite 1210, Washington, DC 20004, the role will be hybrid, requiring at least 60% on-site presence weekly.

• If you live more than 50 miles from our DC location, the role will be remote, with occasional travel to the office based on business needs (with advance notice).

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to be persuasive, clear and concise
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Actively works to maximize a positive team environment
• Ability to understand, interpret and clearly communicate concepts in laws and regulations related to Aflac’s business
• Attention to detail is a must
• Ability to independently contribute to the improvement of operational effectiveness; uses sound judgment in making decisions
• Maintains working knowledge of government resources and information, client information and policy trends
• Knowledge of the insurance industry, the products, processes, and terminology is preferred

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree Political science, health policy, public policy, communications or a related field
• 6 years of professional job-related work experience
• Experience in legislative or regulatory affairs or a related field

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Master's Degree Political science, health policy, public policy, communications or a related fie

Travel

Less than or equal to 75%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Advance Aflac's Advocacy Goals
  • Provides policy analyses on issues related to insurance, financial services, data privacy, tax, and other relevant issues.
  • Advocates directly with members of congress to ensure Aflac’s priorities are understood and advanced.
  • Communicates regularly with internal and external subject matter experts regarding Aflac’s key legislative issues and captures bottom line impact to the company.
  • Secures congressional support for Aflac’s public policy positions to aid in securing favorable legislative outcomes.
  • Works with third party organizations and trade associations to support alignment on Aflac’s priorities and policy goals.
  • Works with the VP of Regulatory Affairs to communicate how legislation affects regulations; helps prepare comment letters that reflect Aflac’s public policy goals.

• Promote Policymakers Understanding of Aflac's Public Policy goals
  • Educate Members of Congress and their staff:
  • To better understand the nature of supplemental health insurance and its distinction from major medical coverage;
  • To better understand Aflac’s current public policy issues;
  • To be responsive to Aflac’s concerns and promptly accept executive in person meetings, in addition to regular staff-level meetings.

• PAC Resources
  • Follows all applicable laws about lobbying and political contributions.
  • Works with PAC team to develop a PAC budget to support building relationships with Members of Congress in accordance with Aflac’s values and PAC principles.
  • Attends multiple PAC fundraisers a week including both morning and evening events and represents Aflac in a positive manner, acting as a brand ambassador.
  • Participates in bi-partisan PAC related activities including weekend travel and DC-based events and receptions, sometimes on short notice.

• Commit to Team Norms and Culture
  • Champions established team and organizational processes, ensuring they are applied consistently and correctly.
  • Generates and offers process improvement ideas; but commits to final decision whether adopted.

• Represent Aflac within Trade Associations
  • Engagement within relevant legislative advocacy trade association committees and subcommittees with the goal of being regarded as an industry expert and thought leader.
  • Understands and can explain Aflac's position on relevant legislation and regulations by working with appropriate product, legal, and compliance experts throughout the company.
  • Secures Aflac’s public policy positions in relevant comment letters and any other relevant industry communications to a legislative or regulatory body.

• External Consultants
  • Maintain current and relevant relationships with consultants to provide updates on Aflac priorities and strategically deploy consultants and utilize their resources to achieve favorable policy and regulatory outcomes.
  • In partnership with the VP of Public Affairs, provide direction to consultants on written materials needed to advance legislative priorities.
  • Directs consultants on setting up capitol hill meetings to discuss and promote Aflac’s public policy positions.
  • Uses consultants strategically for PAC related activities and to assist in building relationships and promoting Aflac's brand and value.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $95,000 - $140,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.