Senior Director of National Retirement Policy

Colonial Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 134,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned policy professional to manage retirement policy, including savings, defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and related disclosures.

You will engage with Congress, the administration, and regulatory agencies; lead policy positions; and coordinate with our lobbying and member workforce. A track record in ERISA and strong written/verbal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of policy work in relevant areas.
• Association and government experience preferred.
• Knowledge of retirement issues.
• Experience with ERISA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven program management and organization.
• Knowledge of the legislative and rulemaking process.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Chamber nationally on retirement policy before Congress, with the administration, with the media, and on coalition steering committees.
• Meet with members of Congress, the administration, and regulatory agencies to promote the Chamber’s retirement policy agenda.
• Manage Chamber retirement committees and work with members and internal stakeholders to formulate policy positions and advocacy strategies.
• Work with the Chamber’s lobbying team and internal stakeholders.
• Draft comments to proposed agency rulemakings and regulatory guidance.
• Create and implement programming for retirement security summits, events, and conferences.
• Draft reports, one-pagers, op-eds, and blogs promoting the Chamber’s retirement policy agenda.
• Monitor state developments in retirement, especially ERISA preemption.
• Collaborate with the Litigation Center on legal challenges to policies where appropriate.

Skills

Policy experience

ERISA knowledge

Communication skills

Program management

Legislative process

Time management

Team player

Work long hours

Multitasking

Job description

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned policy professional to manage retirement policy, including savings, defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and related disclosures.

You will engage with Congress, the administration, and regulatory agencies; lead policy positions; and coordinate with our lobbying and member workforce. A track record in ERISA and strong written/verbal skills are essential.