State Government Relations Coordinator

Reinsurance Association of America; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Reinsurance Association of America in Washington, DC is seeking a State Government Relations Coordinator to support the State Relations Team with analytical research, drafting and administrative tasks. The role interfaces with state insurance departments, legislatures and other policy bodies, helping educate and advocate for members.

You will track bills and regulations, prepare background memos, assist with hearings and meetings, coordinate education sessions and meetings, and manage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in state government relations or policy.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and track bills, regulations and state developments affecting the industry.
• Prepare background memos and support materials for hearings and meetings.
• Assist with education sessions and coordination of meetings and reports for NASC/NAIC.
• Prepare state legislative reports and member bulletins; manage administrative tasks.

Skills

Web-based research

AI tools

Legislative tracking

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports To:

SVP, Head of State Relations

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

The State Government Relations Coordinator provides analytical, research, drafting and administrative support to RAA’s State Relations Team (SRT). The SRT interacts with all state insurance departments, state legislatures, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, National Council of Insurance Legislators, insurance trade associations, NGOs and other entities. This position will provide critical support to the team in identifying and analyzing relevant legislative and regulatory developments, assisting in preparation of materials to educate and advocate on behalf of our members and to keep members apprised of developments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Are you a highly motivated, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, problem solver who enjoys learning about new issues and analyzing the current state of play? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, team-driven environment to accomplish the organization’s goals?If so, we would love to talk to you about joining our team.

You will:

• Identify, analyze and track bills, regulations and other state developments that could impact our industry.
• Assist in preparing for hearings, legislative and regulatory meetings, including background memos and support materials.
• Assist with state insurance department education sessions.
• Support the team’s participation at meetings and industry events, including coordinating meetings and reports for the National Association of Insurance Commissioner meetings.
• Assist in preparing the state legislative report, committee agendas, bulletins and other member communications.
• Perform administrative tasks, including processing invoices and expenses, sending bulletins and newsletters, assisting with budgeting and filing lobbying reports.
• Provide limited support to the federal affairs team in sending out bulletins to members and logistics for in-office meetings.

COMPETENCIES

• Proficient with technology including web-based research, AI and third-party legislative and regulatory tracking applications.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Problem solver with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Education and Experience

• 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process is highly desired.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, & Excel.

Travel

Up to 10% travel is possible.

Compensation

Salary range is $70,000-85,000, depending upon qualifications. The RAA offers an exceptional benefits package that includes platinum level medical insurance, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance. Generous paid time off including all federal holidays.

Location

Washington, D.C.

Hybrid position (in office 3 days a week)

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. The employee frequently moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine and computer printer; must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, and often moves items weighing up to 20 pounds across the office for various needs.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.