Associate – Government Affairs

Join the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA)

Join the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA), where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory landscape that impacts New York Life, our agents, and our policy owners. By monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, crafting strategic responses, and educating policymakers, you directly influence public policy decisions that affect everything from product design to client interactions. Collaborate with a dedicated team and subject matter experts across the company to ensure informed policy priorities and safeguard the future of New York Life.

Role Overview

New York Life’s Office of Governmental Affairs is seeking a proactive and motivated professional to assist our team of federal lobbyists with research, analysis, and monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and report on conference calls and meetings of industry trade associations and stakeholder groups.
• Monitor and report on hearings, markups, and other legislative and regulatory events.
• Conduct research and analysis on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the company.
• Draft updates for internal stakeholders and material to support advocacy efforts.
• Assist with the planning and execution of fly-ins on Capitol Hill.
• Assist with other administrative and compliance matters.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience on the Hill or in a government affairs role.
• Strong understanding of the legislative process and government operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex policy issues and communicate them clearly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Requisition ID

• Job Requisition ID: 86806

Pay Transparency

• Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000
• Overtime Eligible: Exempt
• Discretionary Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Sales Bonus Eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors, including individual experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offerings, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognition and Career Opportunities

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We’re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of New York Life.

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