Government & Policy Affairs Director

Pacific Life; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday schedules

401k with company match

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Job summary

Pacific Life is seeking a Government & Policy Affairs Director to lead its PAC and public policy efforts from Washington DC (preferred) or Newport Beach, CA. This role manages political contributions, marketing and advocacy programs, and engages with lawmakers and associations to shape policy in retirement security and financial services.

The Director will ensure compliance with FEC rules, grow the PAC, support senior leadership, and travel ~15% to key offices while educating stakeholders on

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Experience managing a PAC for a large company or trade association with compliance, fundraising, events and communications.
• Strong writing, public speaking, and communications skills.
• Strong marketing, event planning and membership development skills.
• Growth mindset with ability to solve problems in support of goals.
• Strategic mindset and project management to drive plans to completion.
• Strong teamwork, relationship and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow PAC membership and contributions, support an engaged PAC community and develop contribution strategies.
• Manage state political contribution strategy and compliance in key states.
• Ensure compliance with campaign contribution laws and regulations.
• Be conversant with FEC regulations and PAC reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong compliance procedures for reporting and disclosure.
• Report to the PAC Board and senior leadership with data-driven analysis.
• Serve as corporate secretary for the PAC Board, preparing materials and financial reports.
• Travel to Newport Beach, Omaha, and Charlotte offices (~15%).
• Represent the company before lawmakers, regulators and trade associations.
• Educate public officials on public policy affecting Pacific Life.

Skills

PAC management

Public speaking

Strong writing

Communications

Event planning

Membership development

Strategic mindset

Project management

Teamwork

Tools

FEC regulations

Job description

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Government & Policy Affairs Director to join our government and policy affairs team in Washington DC (preferred) or Newport Beach, CA.

The Government & Policy Affairs Director will have primary responsibility for managing the political contributions program for Pacific Life. The Director will perform marketing, communications, event planning, compliance, membership development, and political programming in connection with the Pacific Life Political Action Committee (PAC). The Director will also engage in broader advocacy and public policy development in support of the enterprise.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Seek to grow PAC membership and contributions, support and develop an active and engaged PAC community, perform political compliance and contribution reporting functions, and develop contribution strategies for federal candidates in partnership with other members of the Government & Policy Affairs team.
• Help manage state political contribution strategy and compliance in key states.
• Responsible for compliance with campaign contribution laws and regulations.
• The Director will be conversant with Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations and procedures pertaining to PAC’s, including regular reporting of receipts and disbursements.
• The Director will ensure that strong compliance procedures are in place to meet all reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Report regularly to the PAC Board and senior leadership on PAC operations and performance utilizing data-driven analysis and benchmarking techniques.
• The Director will serve in the capacity of corporate secretary for the PAC Board, preparing briefing materials, analysis, and financial reports for the PAC Board that highlight important trends to support Board decision‑making.
• Some travel required to our Newport Beach, Omaha, and Charlotte offices (approx. 15%).
• Support the advocacy function and represent the company before lawmakers, regulators, and state and federal trade associations.
• The candidate will help educate public officials and their staffs on public policy that impacts Pacific Life and its customers.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to advocate on a diverse set of public policy issues, with emphasis on tax, retirement security, financial services, and workforce benefits.

The experience you bring:

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Must have experience managing a PAC for a large company or trade association with responsibility for overseeing compliance, fundraising, event planning, and communications.
• Strong writing, public speaking, and communications skills.
• Strong marketing, event planning, and membership development skills to support and engage PAC members.
• Growth Mindset. Ability to introduce new ideas and problem solve in support of broader goals.
• Strategic Mindset and Project Management. Ability to develop a plan and execute against that plan, managing both strategy and tactics to drive a project to completion.
• Strong teamwork, relationship, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with teams and coalitions.

#LI-AJ1 Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$152,010.00 - $185,790.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well‑being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Schedules
• Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

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EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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