State Government Affairs Lead

Where

Hartford, CT

What you'll be doing

Analyze and monitor critical government trends, proposed legislation and regulations and industry issues in order to provide a consistent and favorable business environment. Analyze and recommend company positions on various state legislative and regulatory proposals and other administrative action and emerging issues. Provide information related to current legislative, regulatory and other government activities to senior staff as appropriate and communicate effectively with appropriate line-of-business managers and legal. Direct and manage regional regulatory affairs operations and processes. Ensure timely, thorough and well documented implementation, corrective actions, reporting, etc. Work with sales team to provide government relations expertise and oversight related to securing and retaining government sector business.

What your background should be

5+ years of experience in legislative analysis, lobbying, and/or direct regulatory interaction or equivalent experience. Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to effectively interact with and influence a variety of company management, field associates, retained counsel, state legislators, staff of trade associations. Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and a team of professionals. Knowledge of client products, ability to analyze legislative proposals, recognize potential impact of legislation and communicate with managers of affected areas.

Required Schooling / Training

4 year college degree. JD or masters preferred.

Who is the client company

This is a global health services organization that provides medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance and related products and services.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com