Government Relations Director – Midwest

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Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Serves as CNA’s principal representative and liaison with state legislators and regulators in Midwestern states.
• Works with individual business units to determine legislative and/or regulatory changes needed to improve profitability and to be more effective.
• Works with trade associations, peer companies, and other external organizations to further CNA legislative and regulatory goals and priorities.
• Determines CNA’s position on issues and develops position papers addressing legislative/regulatory issues.
• Meets with state legislators and provides testimony at legislative committee hearings to further CNA legislative/regulatory goals.
• Provides written update reports and makes presentations to internal stakeholders regarding legislative/regulatory matters.
• Coordinates, develops, and makes recommendations regarding CNA’s political action plan.
• Manages outside counsel to achieve legislative/regulatory goals.
• Determines the need and develops language for advocacy communications to constituents regarding pending legislation and regulatory matters.
• Conducts research and provides written reports and presentations.
• Monitors issues pending before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
• Stays current with trends and developments in area of expertise.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

VP or Above

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of legislative and political processes and the roles and functions of government branches, as well as strong industry and organizational knowledge.
• Ability to effectively coach, develop, and lead a government relations effort while encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
• Excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with legislators, legislative staff, peers, subordinates, and other members of management.
• Ability to develop tactical strategies that support organizational vision and goals.
• Up to 30% travel.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a state or federal government relations position or related experience.
• Ideally located in the Midwest region.

Compensation

In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In the District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Benefits

CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.

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