Sr Manager, Public Affairs

Aflac; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plans

Bonuses

Stock purchase plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Aflac Incorporated in Washington, DC is seeking a Sr Manager, Public Affairs to lead public affairs initiatives, coordinate with headquarters and field teams, and craft communications that tell the Aflac story to DC audiences. The role blends policy leadership with strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.

The position is hybrid, based in Washington, with expectations to report to an office for at least 60% of the work week and work from anywhere in the continental US the rest of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Media, Public Policy or related field
• 8 years of professional job-related work experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Leads public affairs communications initiatives with headquarters and field force including monthly newsletter and geopolitical update, policy explainers, presentations, etc.
• Develops communications materials in partnership with internal teams that tell the Aflac story and resonate with DC audiences; e.g., fact sheets, Q&As, website content, social materials
• Supports VP, Public Affairs in identifying opportunities for engagement, sentiment analysis and metrics tracking
• Works with external public affairs consultants to design and implement campaigns
• Assists in managing brand and visual identity for team with internal teams

Skills

Integrity

Effective communication

Self-development

Serving customers

Change management

Organizational goals

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…

The Company

Aflac Incorporated

The Location

Washington, DC, US, 20004

The Division

Federal Corporate Affairs

Job Id

10080

Opportunity

Sr Manager, Public Affairs

Salary Range

$130,000 to $180,000

Job Posting End Date

November 6, 2026

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all… The Aflac Way.

Worker Designation

This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Washington, DC for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Flexible and able to deal with uncertainty
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external audiences
• Ability to improve operational effectiveness; uses sound judgment in making decisions
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex concepts in laws and regulations related to Aflac’s business
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Actively works to maximize a positive team environment

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree Political Science, Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Media, Public Policy or a related field
• 8 years of professional job-related work experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Travel

Less than or equal to 25%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads public affairs communications initiatives with headquarters and field force including monthly newsletter and geopolitical update, policy explainers, presentations, etc.
• Develops communications materials, in partnership with internal teams, that effectively tell the Aflac story and resonate with external Washington, DC audiences; for example, fact sheets, one pagers, Q&As, website content, social media materials, etc.
• Supports the Vice President, Public Affairs in identifying and executing opportunities for public affairs engagement, message sentiment and metrics tracking, etc.
• Works closely with external public affairs consultants to design and implement public affairs communications and campaign plans
• Assists in managing brand and visual identity for team in partnership with internal teams
• Supports Senior Vice President and team senior leadership with talking points, presentations, social media materials, etc. for public speaking engagements
• Fosters and builds relationships with public affairs and communications professionals in relevant trade associations, think tanks, non-profits and other organizations in order to leverage available resources and create outlets of opportunity that amplify Aflac’s message
• Becomes the team Subject-Matter Expert (SME) on industry best practices, technologies, and methods for executing public affairs and communications strategies
• Works independently to analyze issues to determine best solutions; sets priorities, plans and organizes workload, and meets established deadlines; maintains consistent communication to ensure proper management intervention.
• Leads and coordinates projects of moderate complexity; participates in division or other companywide projects for the department or works with employee groups producing/originating solutions to improve service and other initiatives that normally impact the division, department, and/or business unit
• Be fully committed to the Aflac Way and the federal relations team norms, to include active engagement with teammates and team activities in order to enhance overall team camaraderie and effectiveness
• Performs other related duties as required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $130,000 to $180,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.

Nearest Major Market

Washington DC