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Director, State Government Relations

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Location

Connecticut

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$146K - $219K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Partner with executives in the Government and Industry Relations Group, business partners, and other corporate functions to develop and implement firm-wide strategies regarding state public policy and political engagement • Provide senior management with advice and guidance on public policy and political issues in strategic decision-making • Develop and implement state lobbying and political engagement strategies • Build and maintain relationships with key state decision-makers • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments • Represent the company in meetings with state decision-makers, trade associations and other stakeholders • Develop and execute advocacy campaigns, coalition building initiatives, and other engagement activities • Identify emerging public policy issues from relevant policymakers • Proactively identify and prioritize public policy changes which would benefit the firm • Manage relationships with lawmakers and key regulators • Oversee and execute effective communication of policy positions through a variety of channels

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, or a related field
  • Law degree or graduate work in public policy, political science, business, preferred.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in state government relations role
  • Expert knowledge of policy issues affecting large insurance and financial services firms.
  • Proven leadership and partnership skills
  • Strong relationships with state policy decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders
  • In-depth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • A proven track record of successfully advancing advocacy priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Extensive current knowledge and understanding of State Administration, and regulators.

Benefits

  • short-term or annual bonuses
  • long-term incentives
  • on-the-spot recognition

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