Public Affairs Director- State and Local

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs Director monitors, analyzes, interprets, reviews, and tracks state legislation and regulatory developments that may affect Aon and the insurance industry. Working with Aon business units, the role translates policy developments into insights for business leaders and supports government relations, advocacy, regulatory meetings, and industry partnerships. The position focuses primarily on assigned state regulatory activities and works with business leaders, trade associations, advocacy groups, and industry-event participants. The role is office-based in Aon’s Chicago office and may require travel 2–3 times per month. It reports to the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience assessing policies to inform decision-making and improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience managing interactions and relationships with government entities to influence public policy and regulatory decisions.
Experience building and maintaining correspondence with government officials and agencies to influence public policy and decision-making.
Expertise gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from multiple sources to support decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
Ability to communicate accurate and relevant information to internal and external audiences through channels such as email, meetings, reports, and presentations.
Proficiency managing client relationships to build partnerships, enhance reputation, and achieve organizational objectives.
Ability to collaborate with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
Efficient, organized work style; ability to prioritize quickly and confidently and manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to understand the long-term impact of policy decisions and strategies.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, or business administration.
Experience using MS Office, internet research and database information systems, e-advocacy systems, and bill-tracking programs.
Knowledge of the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the point of contact for assigned states.
Assist in developing and compiling materials, such as leave-behinds and fact sheets, for meetings and advocacy work across North America.
Monitor and track state legislative activities and policies relevant to Aon.
Review and analyze state legislation and regulatory activities and actions that affect Aon and the insurance industry.
Draft regular reports on legislative activity.
Attend state regulatory meetings as needed.
Administer, manage, assist with, and participate in events and meetings as assigned by the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, including meeting planning, registration, logistics, speaker recruitment, content development, and presenting.
Coordinate with Aon business units to prepare, interpret, review, and monitor legislation and regulations affecting Aon.
Work directly with business leaders and participate in trade associations, advocacy groups, and industry events.