Director of Government and Community Affairs

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

23d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

DEFINITION : Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs, the Director will coordinate with the Legislature and the Governor on all legislation that affects the Oklahoma Insurance Department. The Director will also serve as the rules liaison and ensure any necessary changes in Insurance regulation are addressed. Supervise the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) Community Outreach Coordinator, handling community events and sharing information related to the Department.

Requirements

Knowledge of public administration, legislative process, agency policies and procedures, and federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of assigned programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
Ability to organize and present facts and opinions.
This candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated to achieve results and able to maintain a high energy level.
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, political science, or public administration.
Three years of experience with the legislative process required, including the ability to read and analyze legislation, and local, state, and federal laws.
NOTE: The selected applicant must pass a background check.
Individuals may be required to pursue NAIC designations as job duties require.
Upon hire, any applicant who is licensed as a producer/agent, adjuster or is otherwise affiliated with any entity that is regulated by the department must surrender their license and terminate any financial or non-financial affiliation with the entity that is regulated by the department.

Responsibilities

Track legislation, provide updates as needed, and provide input regarding the submission of the annual budget requests to the Commissioner, OMES, and the Legislature.
Advocates for OID proposals.
Collaborates with agency staff to gain and share knowledge.
Participates in relevant legislative meetings, agency activities, and client interaction to gather, understand and take action appropriate for the agency.
Researches and provides information for agency budgets, projects, and operational timelines.
Monitor other states insurance policy and NAIC/NCOIL model law proposals
Anticipates, seeks knowledge, tracks, and reports developments on legislation affecting the agency.
Coordinates, plans, and manages the legislative activities of the agency, and, consults with agency executives to define and implement legislative strategies.
Provides requested information and public policy recommendations to elected officials and their staff.
Develops briefings, memos, testimony, presentations, and other communication methods to effectively convey information.
Supervise the Community Outreach Coordinator who schedules and travels throughout the State to develop and maintain relationships with community leaders and organizations, educating and informing them on how the Department can assist on insurance issues.
Represents OID at town hall meetings and events.
Other duties as assigned.