AVP, Federal Government Relations

Sun Life • Washington, DC

2d • $189,500 - $303,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Sun Life U.S. is a leading provider of employee and government benefits, serving approximately 50 million Americans. The company offers a wide range of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation, through employers, industry partners, and government programs. With over 6,400 employees and associates, Sun Life U.S. operates nationwide. The company's purpose is to help clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives, guided by values of caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. Sun Life fosters a supportive environment for employee growth and celebrates contributions, enabling meaningful impact on clients' lives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 8+ years of experience in either a federal government agency, Congressional office, or government relations or public affairs role.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must reside in Washington D.C. metro.

Nice To Haves

• JD or advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal government relations activities for Sun Life U.S.
• Plan and execute a comprehensive, proactive, and effective government relations strategy to advance organizational priorities.
• Serve as the federal government relations contact under the direction of the VP, Head of Government Relations.
• Identify and develop positions on public policy, legislative, regulatory, and industry issues impacting Sun Life's business priorities.
• Build and maintain open and effective relationships with federal elected and appointed government officials to mitigate risk, advance priorities, and create opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with business units to develop and implement proactive Congressional and regulatory government relations strategies.
• Grow relationships between Sun Life leaders and targeted elected and appointed officials.
• Advise on federal PAC activities, including strategy development for utilizing funds to grow effective relationships with targeted federal elected officials.
• Maximize Sun Life’s engagement with targeted federal trade associations, industry coalitions, or other groups to create beneficial relationships and influence policy positions.
• Regularly inform and engage internal stakeholders in ways that advance business priorities.
• Manage contract lobbying team to grow impact in Congressional and regulatory spaces, among industry stakeholders, and in trade associations.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick time
• Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
• Medical coverage
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Disability programs
• Partially paid sabbatical program
• 401(k) employer match
• Stock purchase options
• Employer-funded retirement account
• Flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level