Senior Policy Advisor (Unclassified)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to shape insurance policy, legislative strategy, and regulatory innovation for the State of Louisiana. The role advises executive leadership on complex policy issues affecting the insurance market and consumers.

You will oversee policy research, coordinate strategic initiatives, and represent the Department before legislators and stakeholders. Advanced degree and public policy experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in insurance regulation, public policy, legislative affairs, law, economics, public administration, or related fields.
• Experience developing, analyzing, or implementing legislation, regulations, or public policy initiatives.
• Experience supervising professional staff and leading complex projects or managing strategic initiatives.
• Possession of a professional or terminal degree (J.D., Ph.D., MBA, MPA, or similar advanced degree).
• Experience presenting before legislative committees, governmental bodies, executive leadership, or industry organizations.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy research and innovation initiatives – Direct and oversee policy research efforts related to insurance regulation, market practices, consumer protection, and industry trends; develop recommendations for regulatory, legislative, and operational responses.
• Monitor emerging issues and industry developments – Track the activities of regulatory organizations, governmental entities, industry associations, and other stakeholders; evaluate proposed changes and develop recommendations for leadership.
• Assist with legislative strategy and policy development – Draft proposed legislation, review bills and amendments, prepare policy analyses, and recommend legislative, regulatory, and operational solutions.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and advise leadership – Provide strategic advice and policy recommendations to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and executive leadership on complex matters.
• Represent the Department and provide subject-matter expertise – Provide expert testimony before legislative committees and governmental bodies; represent the Department at meetings, conferences, hearings, and public events.
• Communicate research and recommendations – Prepare reports, policy briefings, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Support leadership decision-making – Ensure executive leadership remains informed of significant policy, industry and legislative developments.
• Develop and lead staff – Provide guidance and leadership to Policy Advisors and staff; foster collaboration and high-quality policy analysis.
• Support the mission – Perform other duties to strengthen Louisiana's insurance market, improve regulatory effectiveness, protect consumers, and advance the Department's mission.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Legislative liaison

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree (J.D./Ph.D./MBA/MPA)

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously. Join the Louisiana Department of Insurance as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Policy, Innovation & Research and play a leading role in shaping insurance policy, legislative strategy, and regulatory innovation for the State of Louisiana. This position serves as a key advisor to the Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner of Insurance, and executive leadership on issues affecting Louisiana's insurance market, consumers, and regulatory environment. The Senior Policy Advisor helps oversee the Department's policy research and innovation initiatives while providing strategic leadership to Policy Advisors within the Office of Policy, Innovation & Research. This role requires advanced knowledge of insurance regulation, public policy development, legislative processes, and emerging industry trends. The incumbent analyzes complex regulatory and business issues, develops policy recommendations, coordinates strategic initiatives, and represents the Department before legislators, stakeholders, industry groups, and the public. If you are an experienced policy professional with strong leadership, legislative, and analytical skills and are passionate about improving Louisiana's insurance market through innovative and data-driven solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Desired Background

We are especially interested in candidates with one or more of the following:

• Significant experience in insurance regulation, public policy, legislative affairs, law, economics, public administration, or related fields.
• Experience developing, analyzing, or implementing legislation, regulations, or public policy initiatives.
• Experience supervising professional staff, leading complex projects, or managing strategic initiatives.
• Possession of a professional or terminal degree (J.D., Ph.D., MBA, MPA, or similar advanced degree).
• Experience presenting before legislative committees, governmental bodies, executive leadership, or industry organizations.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, elected officials, trade associations, or other public and private stakeholders.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Lead policy research and innovation initiatives – Direct and oversee policy research efforts related to insurance regulation, market practices, consumer protection, and industry trends. Evaluate emerging issues and develop recommendations for regulatory, legislative, and operational responses.
• Monitor emerging issues and industry developments – Track the activities of regulatory organizations, governmental entities, industry associations, and other stakeholders whose actions may impact Louisiana's insurance market. Evaluate proposed changes, identify emerging issues, assess potential impacts, and develop recommendations for leadership.
• Assist with legislative strategy and policy development – Assist with the Department's legislative and policy development efforts by drafting proposed legislation, reviewing bills and amendments, preparing policy analyses, and recommending legislative, regulatory, and operational solutions. Serve as a departmental resource on issues involving insurance law, policy interpretation, and legislative strategy.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and advise leadership – Provide strategic advice and policy recommendations to the Commissioner of Insurance, Deputy Commissioner of OPIR, and executive leadership on complex and sensitive matters. Coordinate initiatives that support the Department's mission, regulatory priorities, and long-term objectives.
• Represent the Department and provide subject‑matter expertise – Provide expert testimony before legislative committees and governmental bodies, respond to inquiries regarding technical and sensitive issues, and represent the Department at meetings, conferences, hearings, and public events.
• Communicate research and recommendations – Prepare reports, policy briefings, presentations, and recommendations regarding departmental initiatives, research findings, legislative developments, and regulatory issues for executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• Support leadership decision‑making – Ensure executive leadership remains informed of significant policy, industry, and legislative developments that may affect the Department's mission, operations, and strategic priorities.
• Develop and lead staff – Provide guidance, direction, and leadership to Policy Advisors and other staff within the Office of Policy, Innovation & Research. Foster collaboration, professional development, and high‑quality policy analysis in support of the Department's goals and initiatives.
• Support the mission – Perform other duties as assigned to strengthen Louisiana's insurance market, improve regulatory effectiveness, protect consumers, and advance the Department's mission.

Position‑Specific Details

Division/Location: Office of Policy, Innovation & Research

Appointment Type: Unclassified

Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Senior Policy Advisor.

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Adam Patrick
Deputy Commissioner
Office of Policy, Innovation & Research
Louisiana Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 94214
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.