Government Affairs Executive

This position will require moderate travel across state lines.

WhatYou’llDo:

As aGovernment Affairs Executive, you will serve as the expert and liaison for our organization, supporting the views and interests of the organization. You will do this by… 

• Developing and implementing strategicand advocacyplans for achieving public policy, legislative, and regulatory results in an assigned state and local market that are favorable to the organization and consistent with the overall legislative strategy.

• Developing, motivating, andmaintainingrelationships with legislators, regulators, and trade associations to promote the organization's point of view andestablishSentryas aresource oninsurance matters.

• Recommending and managing outside consultants and lobbyists, including settingobjectives, defining missions, and evaluating performance to help move efforts forward.

• Communicating relevant andtimelyinformation toappropriateinternalstakeholders andexecutiveswithinSentryand outside ofSentry.

• Acting as a company representative before state policymakers, regulators, and trade associations.

What it Takes:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceRequired,with anadvanced degree(MBA, JD) being desired

• Minimum five yearsof related work experience, 7-10 years of related experience is preferred

• Experience ina StateDOI, andNAIC, orregulatory agency dealing with insurance financial services,state legislatororpolitical campaign,think-tank public policy organization or trade association,corporate government relations department especially inthe financialservicesindustry

• Ability to be a registered lobbyist in priority states

• Familiarity with workers compensation and/or personal auto regulations/compliance

• Familiarity with state and federal ethics and election laws

• Excellent communications and influencing skills, including strong written and verbal presentation skills

• Strong composure skills including the ability to work calmly and effectively in high stress situations

• Quick analytical thinker, who was able to effectively synthesize, translate, and summarize complex policy topics for use by internal and external stakeholders

• Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to self-direct work

What You'll Receive:

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits andperksthatyou’llreceive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday inoffice. As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office.

• In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to yourstart,Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. 

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

• 401(K)planwith adollar for dollarmatch on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) andutilizeour Tuition Reimbursement program

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry:

We takegreat pridein making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot ofdifferent factorsgo into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a longtrack recordof success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us,we’reone of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States.We’rerated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.