Job Description

OVERVIEW:
Provides leadership and guidance for all public policy initiatives, including all activity of the public policy committees, staff, and fellows of the American Academy of Actuaries, in support of its goals and objectives. Advises and guides Academy involvement in public policy-related matters, requests, and initiatives. Maintains relationships with the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s various stakeholders and oversees the provision of services related to public policy efforts, on behalf of the Academy, to other organizations representing actuaries and to public policy committees of other stakeholder organizations, as authorized by the Academy, public stakeholder groups, and to outside organizations with interests similar to the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Sets priorities for the public policy program; monitors and coordinates the staff\xe2\x80\x99s workload.
• Initiates Academy projects to meet the needs of elected officials; and legislative and regulatory staff while maintaining an appropriate format for objective, independent actuarial input/analysis.
• Oversees quality review of monographs, issue briefs, testimony, and other public statements on Academy public policy issues.
• Ensures that public statements are drafted in accordance with Academy policies and procedures and approved by Executive Director (or that proper approval is obtained).
• Guides and contributes to the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s response to outside inquiries for public policy information and comment, collaborating with the Communications team and other staff to ensure that such requests are responded to efficiently and appropriately.
• Oversees the monitoring and reporting of legislative and regulatory developments at all levels.
• Stays abreast of policy developments and guides awareness of such developments with the team in all practice areas as well as when legislation/regulation includes actuarial content; work with policy analysts to brainstorm ideas and opportunities for potential Committee work projects.
• Develops and guides specific strategies for ensuring that public policy committee and task force products and volunteers have access to appropriate audiences and coordinates such strategies with the Executive Director and Communications staff.
• Coordinates projects and public policy initiatives with the Executive Director and the Communications staff.
• Represents the Academy in policy forums and meetings, Congressional interaction, contact with trade associations, including making appropriate presentations at such meetings.
• Maintains coordination between Academy projects and those outside the profession, including trade associations, academics, and government.
• Serves as staff liaison on select Academy committees, task forces, and work groups.
• Serves as primary relationship liaison to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, including providing assistance to the Executive Director at all relevant Academy/NAIC meetings.
• Oversees the involvement of Academy representatives in public hearings, Academy-sponsored meetings related to public policy initiatives, and other events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Politically astute: in-depth knowledge of how Congress functions formally and informally; have a deep working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes, as well as politics involved in both.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; coordinate and actively work on several projects at once while working under strict deadlines.
• Excellent communications skills; writing skills to produce accurate and succinct public statements; public speaking skills for both internal and external presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage diverse staff and to work effectively on technical content with other staff, outside parties, Academy leadership, committee volunteers, and the general membership.
• Proven relationship development experience and acumen, working across diverse stakeholder groups at all levels of government.
• Ability to effectively coach, train and supervise employees and monitor their progress; ability to manage and motivate diverse staff, including effecting delegation and empowerment, to achieve successful and sustained career growth and performance.
• A positive work ethic creates an environment and culture of inclusion, cooperation, teamwork, and productivity.
• Strong skills related to y project planning, strategy, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to quickly develop a thorough understanding of the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s structure and operations.
• Initiative, creativity, and self-motivation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with coursework in government, political science, economics, or related subjects. A minimum of ten years experience in public policy (either at the state or federal level) that required extensive interaction with elected officials, regulatory and legislative staff and responsibility for stakeholder relationship development. This includes five years or more at a leadership level managing a team of professionals and with direct association experience. An advanced degree is preferred and required in a related field if years of experience requirements are not met. Interaction with and exposure to a Board of Directors is required.

Please submit your application here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0b0519b3-bf4e-4485-9a81-2c8f936433cf&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=474844&lang=en_US&source=EN. Include a COVER LETTER and expected SALARY RANGE.

Hybrid work schedule.

Job level: This is an exempt position.

The American Academy of Actuaries is an EEO Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Required)

Experience:

• Policy, Legislative, Regulatory, and/or Analyst related: 10 years (Required)
• Policy writing and editing: 10 years (Required)

About ACTUARY.ORG:

The American Academy of Actuaries is a D.C.-based 19,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. Academy members include consultants, corporate executives and staff, regulators, government officials, academics, and retired actuaries. Their areas of practice cover pensions, life insurance, casualty insurance, health insurance, financial reporting, risk management, and more.The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations in the United States.Many of today\'s most pressing public policy issues require the sound application of actuarial principles. The Academy provides actuarial expertise and advice to public policy decision makers on a wide array of issues that require the special set of skills and qualifications that actuaries offer.