Director Of Government Relations

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland’s $49 billion insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and insurance professionals’ compliance with State law. Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities. The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents) operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract forms. The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property insurance. Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law. The MIA also has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually. This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three (3) years of recent professional experience in policy analysis, legislation, and/or insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Working knowledge and experience with Maryland’s legislative process and policy makers.
• Demonstrated experience in policy fields related to insurance.
• At least one (1) year experience supervising employees is preferred.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze and advise the Commissioner and other MIA staff on policy positions, legislation and regulation.
• Coordinate legislative activities with the Governor’s Office, the General Assembly, and the Director of Policy Initiatives.
• Draft and submit legislation, amendments, and reports.
• Present MIA’s policy positions to the General Assembly and the public.
• Testify before the General Assembly.
• Communicate with the Governor’s Office.
• Work with members of the General Assembly on insurance issues.
• Participate in the Department’s legislative activities during Maryland’s legislative session, to include staffing the Department’s Annapolis Office, advocating for successful passage of the Department’s legislative priorities and budget allowance, and coordinating with other State agencies, the Governor’s Office, and lobbyists.
• Oversee the activities of the Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Specialist.

Benefits

• A generous leave package
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
• A defined benefit pension plan with optional 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Service that may qualify the successful candidate for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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