Public Affairs Lead – State and Local

Your Impact as a Member of the Public Affairs Team

The Public Affairs Lead initiates, prepares, interprets, reviews, and monitors legislation and regulations affecting Aon in coordination with Aon business units. This individual will primarily focus on assigned state regulatory activities related to the insurance industry. They will work directly with business leaders across Aon and participate in various capacities with trade associations, advocacy groups, and industry events.

This role reports to the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs.

Aon is in the Business of Better Decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people worldwide. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the Day Will Look Like

• Be the point of contact for assigned states.
• Assist with the development and compilation of materials (leave-behinds, fact sheets, etc.) for meetings and advocacy work across North America.
• Monitor and track activities in state legislation and policies relevant to Aon.
• Review and provide analysis on state legislation and regulatory activities that impact Aon and the insurance industry.
• Draft regular legislative activity reports.
• Attend state regulatory meetings if needed.
• Administer, manage, assist, and participate in events/meetings as assigned by the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs (tasks include meeting planning, registration, logistics, speaker recruitment, content development, and presenting).

How This Opportunity is Different

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (required); graduate degree in public policy, administration, or business administration (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy analysis, education, administration, or government relations/affairs.
• Strong research, policy analysis, writing, and oral communication skills, including the ability to distill and present complex information concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity and the ability to work independently and in a team setting with remote colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with consumers, advocates, and other external stakeholders, including government officials.
• Efficient, organized work style with the ability to prioritize confidently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to understand the long-term impact of policy decisions and strategies.
• Proficient in MS Office, internet research, and database information systems.
• Experience with e-advocacy systems and bill tracking programs (preferred).
• Knowledge of the insurance industry (preferred).
• Ability to travel 2-3 times per month.

How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. All colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions and recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share, and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process, and to perform essential job functions once onboard. For more information about reasonable accommodations, email [email protected].

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with an arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $115,000 – $130,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on the applicant’s geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in different geographic locations.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans and receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to the base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including but not limited to:

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Various types of leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays and 15 days of paid vacation per year
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Health savings account, healthcare, and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee and dependent life insurance, and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Optional personal insurance policies
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program, which includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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