Senior Director, 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

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

Manage all aspects of retirement policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, including savings, defined benefit and defined contribution plans, other investment plans, administration of Trump accounts, ERISA litigation, fiduciary duties, investments, and corresponding disclosures. Oversee comments for pending regulations, work with the administration on guidance and other regulatory and subregulatory items, and lobby Congress on legislation and other Chamber priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Represent the Chamber nationally on retirement policy, including before Congress, with the administration, with the media, and on several national coalition steering committees.

• Meet with members of Congress, the administration, and regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, DOL, Treasury) to promote the Chamber’s retirement policy agenda.

• Manage Chamber retirement committees and work with members as well as internal stakeholders to formulate policy positions and advocacy strategies.

• Work with the Chamber’s lobbying team and internal stakeholders.

• Work with Chamber members to draft comments to proposed agency rulemakings.

• Work with the administration on subregulatory guidance.

• Create, develop, and implement programming for relevant Chamber 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 the retirement field, particularly regarding ERISA preemption.

• Work with the Chamber Litigation Center on legal challenges to particular policies where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of policy work in relevant areas. Association and government (congressional or administrative) experience is ideal; law firm or company experience is also relevant.

• Detailed knowledge of retirement issues.

• Experience with ERISA.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven program management, strong organization, and time management.

• Knowledge of the legislative and rulemaking process.

• Sound judgment and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel. Able to multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.

• Team player with the flexibility to work long hours.

The salary range for this position is $134,475.00 to $173,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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