Vice President, Federal Relations
2 weeks ago
Northwestern Mutual is seeking a high-energy, experienced federal lobbyist to join the company's Washington, DC office and help shape and influence policies that impact the company and policy owners. As a key member of the Government Relations team, you will be an active and engaged advocate for the company inside the Beltway, work closely with various business teams across the company, and provide strategic counsel on public policy matters.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Lobbying: Develop and execute comprehensive lobbying strategies aimed at advancing Northwestern Mutual's public policy goals.
Policy Analysis: Track legislative and regulatory initiatives across the federal government that are pertinent to the company's interests. Provide timely analysis for internal stakeholders.
Networking: Build and maintain strong relationships with members of Congress, congressional staff, federal agencies, and other relevant stakeholders. Networking will be a key function for this position and may require working long days when Congress is in session.
External Engagement: Represent Northwestern Mutual before external audiences, including political events and discussions involving government officials, industry peers, and other relevant stakeholders. Active and impactful engagement in industry trade association meetings will be a significant role for this position.
Internal Engagement: Collaborate with internal business teams to provide timely information on federal public policy issues as well as align advocacy efforts with the company's objectives and priorities.
Written Materials: Draft policy briefs, position papers, and other written content for both internal and external audiences.
Counsel: Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders - including senior leadership - regarding federal public policy and political matters.
Travel: Ability to travel monthly, including occasional weekend travel.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of public policy experience, including senior-level responsibilities in the legislative or executive branch.
- Proven track record of successfully driving significant public policy outcomes.
- Deep understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory processes.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inform, and persuade diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work nimbly in a fast-paced team environment.
- This is a hybrid role with the expectation of being in the NM DC Office 3 days per week.
- Significant expertise in insurance, tax, and/or financial services issues.
- Strong understanding of the life insurance industry.
- Extensive network of contacts across the federal government and public policy community.
- Law degree from an accredited school.
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$167,300.00
Pay Range - End:
$310,700.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$184,030.00 USD - $341,770.00 USD
Structure 115:
$192,430.00 USD - $357,370.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
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