Director Government and Regulatory Affairs

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Primary Position Objective: The Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs (GRA) - State executes assigned priorities within an assigned state policy portfolio and manages members of the GRA team responsible for state engagement within that portfolio. Reporting directly to the Head of GRA, the role advances and protects the company’s interests before State Insurance Departments and legislatures within the assigned portfolio, provides analysis and recommendations for GRA leadership and stakeholders, and helps to position the organization as a trusted and credible voice on policy matters. The Director recommends priorities and executes approved plans for the assigned state policy portfolio, working with the team and the Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs to recommend PAC activities and execute approved plans that support the portfolio’s advocacy priorities.

Essential Functions:

• State Advocacy Execution: Work with the Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs to recommend priorities and execute approved legislative and regulatory advocacy plans within the assigned state policy portfolio, integrating policy positions, messaging, coalitions, and political giving.
• State Policy Intelligence & Guidance: Anticipate key state policy risks and opportunities within the assigned state policy portfolio; translate early intelligence and complex developments into timely analysis and recommendations for GRA leadership and stakeholders.
• Relationships & Representation: Along with others in GRA, help build trusted bipartisan relationships with policymakers, agencies, insurance departments and legistures represent the company in some government, industry, and coalition forums.
• Political Programs & Accountability: Work closely with the federal PAC coordinator and political programs in alignment with advocacy priorities and legal requirements; measure effectiveness and report results to the Head of GRA and other key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, state insurance policy or a similarly relevant environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from U.S. college/university – required. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school preferred.
• Demonstrated people-management experience, including leading, developing, delegating to, performance-managing, and evaluating team members.
• Deep knowledge of state legislative process.
• Demonstrated ability to influence policy outcomes and build trusted relationships with senior government officials and other policy stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to articulate organizational positions persuasively and advise senior leaders on complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently, lead by example, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound strategic judgment.
• Ability to assess political, legislative, and regulatory risks and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry, preferred.

Key Stakeholders:

• Head of GRA, other GRA leaders and GRA team
• Senior Leadership and subject matter experts across Operational, Business and other LPC teams
• Internal LPC and Business partners
• State policymakers, regulatory agencies and insurance departments
• Industry associations, coalitions, policy influencers, and other external stakeholders

Success Looks Like:

• The role effectively executes approved state advocacy plans within the assigned policy portfolio; provides timely, actionable policy intelligence and high-quality analysis and recommendations for GRA leadership and stakeholders; builds trusted bipartisan relationships; and strengthens the company’s credibility and influence on assigned issues. Political engagement supports approved portfolio priorities and applicable legal requirements, reporting to GRA leadership and stakeholders is clear and decision-useful, and the GRA team members managed by the role demonstrate strong performance, accountability, and continued development.

Annual Salary

$179,375.00 - $280,850.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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