Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs

Job description

Why Join GEICO? At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide. Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers. GEICO is seeking an accomplished government relations professional to join our team to advance the company’s state legislative and regulatory agenda. This government relations position requires continuous monitoring and assessment of regulatory and legislative developments, as well as the formulation and implementation of comprehensive government affairs strategies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proven track record in government relations strategy execution, and experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The individual will be responsible for building relationships and interacting with key third parties, including public officials, industry associations, and other non-governmental organizations. This position will involve domestic travel, primarily in California, to effectively represent GEICO’s interests. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs. What You’ll Do: Policymaker Engagement: Build and maintain a strong network of key policymakers, including state legislators, heads of relevant executive agencies and their staff, industry members, policymakers (NAIC and NCOIL), and trade associations to efficiently and effectively advocate GEICO’s positions in assigned states. Develop comprehensive strategic plans to facilitate effective engagement with legislative and regulatory stakeholders to achieve GEICO’s business objectives. Regulatory & Legislative Analysis: Review and evaluate impactful insurance regulatory/ legislative proposals, working in close collaboration with relevant Government & Regulatory Affairs colleagues and other internal stakeholders. Ensure that GEICO's business units and corporate functions remain informed about critical and emerging issues. Strategic Monitoring & Reporting: Proactively identify evolving regulatory and legislative trends and effectively communicate relevant insights and potential risks to the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, business units, and senior management to support informed, enterprise-wide strategic decision-making. Strategic Support: Work with the Director of Public Policy and business stakeholders to develop policy positions, strategy, responses/draft language; prepare for legislative and regulatory interactions; and support company’s strategic initiatives. Coalition Building: Support the strategic implementation of GEICO’s key public priorities through coalition building and coordination of external resources. Maximize outside firms and association memberships to successfully advocate GEICO’s priorities. Develop and execute effective and efficient political contributions strategies in assigned states, in consultation with business, to enhance GEICO’s policy agenda. Additional Duties: Assume other regulatory or legislative responsibilities as priorities evolve. Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have: Minimum 10 years’ relevant government affairs experience with knowledge of insurance regulation, regulatory law, or related public policy fields, preferably within property and casualty insurance; knowledge of auto insurance a plus Proven experience, with a track record of successfully developing and implementing regulatory and legislative strategies. Deep knowledge of U.S. insurance regulatory systems, including state insurance departments and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory developments into actionable business strategies. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills tailored to different audiences. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams. Ability to balance independent legal judgment with teamwork and enterprise-wide policy development processes. Ability to articulate GEICO’s positions in an impactful and persuasive manner to decision makers and industry leaders and to offer strategic advice on complex legislative and regulatory issues to business professionals. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to develop and effectively lobby GEICO’s position. Client-service oriented and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision of day-to-day tasks while appropriately identifying matters requiring escalation to management. Juris doctor preferred but not mandatory. Annual Salary $158,875.00 - $248,050.00 The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The GEICO Pledge: Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity. Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance. Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success. Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future. The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.