Dir, Advocacy & Public Policy Job at Aflac (Washington)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

Protects and advocates for the company’s interests with regard to current and proposed legislative and regulatory issues potentially impacting the insurance industry
Provides leadership in analyzing and responding to laws and regulations related to financial services, health insurance, health plans, taxes, trade and other issues as they arise
Partners with business units and advises senior executives on issues impacting the company
Develops non-partisan relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, trade associations, coalitions, and other political constituencies
Assists in the development of advocacy materials and legislative strategy, and execution of strategy
arranges strategic meetings with Congressional Members and key staff
Represents the company at coalition and trade association meetings, assuming leadership positions when appropriate
Prepares timely legislative memoranda, briefings, presentations, and quarterly reports for leadership
Partners with Vice President to train, coach and develop staff
Partners with the federal relations team to develop the Political Action Committee (PAC) budget
represents the company at fundraising events and retreats
organizes fundraisers to host key Members
Manages engagements with outside consultants and lobbyists as needed
Travel of less than or equal to 50% required
Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Ability to interpret, analyze and concisely translate impact of legislation and regulations to internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated success with influencing federal laws or regulations
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to health insurance
Strong writing and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, with an emphasis on the ability to be persuasive, clear and concise
Record of successfully partnering with business unit leaders
Actively works to maximize a positive team environment
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
Strong research and analytical background and skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office business suite of software
Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field
10 years of professional job-related work experience, 5 years management experience
5 years working in large organizations
In depth experience with regulatory affairs and public policy or a related business field
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Juris Doctor Degree or other advance degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field
Insurance industry experience

What we offer

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
opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
other leaves of absence

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