Policy Liaison & Legislative Advocate — Remote

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Growth opportunities

Infants at work program

Free parking

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Insurance in Columbia seeks a Legislative Liaison to serve as the primary contact with the General Assembly and other government entities. The role monitors policy issues, drafts legislation and regulations, and supports internal and external communications.

Responsibilities include testimony before hearings, coordinating with department staff, and maintaining professional relationships with lawmakers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four or more years of legislative, insurance, or related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand legislative and governmental systems.
• Ability to collaborate, negotiate, and mediate divergent viewpoints.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced political environment and build stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Department’s primary liaison on legislative and government matters and testify before the General Assembly as needed.
• Monitor, research, and analyze insurance policy issues for briefing Directors and staff.
• Assist in identifying, drafting and moving forward legislation, policy, and regulations with stakeholders.
• Assist with Department communications and timely delivery of statutorily required reports.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Legislative process understanding

Collaboration and negotiation

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Discretion and confidentiality

Professional representation

Testifying before legislature

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in political science, law, insurance, risk management or related field

Job description

State of South Carolina Department of Insurance in Columbia seeks a Legislative Liaison to serve as the primary contact with the General Assembly and other government entities. The role monitors policy issues, drafts legislation and regulations, and supports internal and external communications.

Responsibilities include testimony before hearings, coordinating with department staff, and maintaining professional relationships with lawmakers and stakeholders.