Specialist, External Affairs Operations

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. This position follows a hybrid work model and is preferred for individuals residing within 35 miles of Columbus, Des Moines, or Scottsdale. It is an excellent fit for a detail-oriented specialist who loves bringing structure to fast-moving work. As an External Affairs Operations Specialist, you’ll sit at the center of our operations – turning ideas into repeatable processes, and plans into well-executed deliverables. You’ll be a go-to resource for helping External Affairs initiatives stay on track. As our initiatives grow in scale and visibility, you’ll help us respond quickly to emerging priorities You’ll thrive in this role if you: Enjoy flexing across projects, data, documentation, and campaign support in a given day. Bring strong skills in Excel, SharePoint, automation, and reporting tools like Power BI and are comfortable working with complex data sets. Are energized by designing and improving processes, organizing information, and creating clarity for others. Communicate clearly in writing and enjoy turning operational tasks into pathways for associate engagement If you’re excited by the idea of being the operational backbone for a mission-driven External Affairs team – and you like variety, ownership, and impact – we’d love to hear from you. This position will be hired on a SuccessFlex basis. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of the following location(s): Scottsdale: 18700 Hayden Road Scottsdale AZ, 85255 Columbus: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215 Grandview: 1000 Yard Street Grandview OH, 43215 Work schedule: 2 days in office, 3 days remote. #LI-AM1 #HYBRID Are you a high achiever who can connect with people, build relationships, and manage projects that engage and strengthen our company, our communities, and our reputation? If you thrive in a highly integrated team culture that values our people, is data-driven and works to bring people together in the workplace for better efficiency and processes, we want to hear from you! As a Specialist, you’ll provide analytical, operational, and consulting support to assigned efforts within External Affairs, which includes Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Citizenship, Political Programs, Workforce Development and Government Relations. You’ll have opportunities to interact with business leaders and provide support to various operational tasks like, project coordination, data reporting, technology integration, auditing and/or budget responsibilities.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies with business related courses in areas of public relations, marketing, and communications, social services and/or project management; degree preferred.
Minimum six years of experience related to project coordination or business, familiarity with Nationwide’s External Affairs programs, and Nationwide corporate structure preferred.
Proven knowledge of business principles, including communications, project management, customer service concepts and practice, and office practices and procedures.
In-depth knowledge of statistical/financial analysis, budget preparation, GAAP and statutory accounting practices and Enterprise-wide business operations may be preferred.
Ability to plan and execute complex activities.
Decision-making skills for problem identification, solution recommendation and implementation.
Analysis and problem-solving skills to determine effects on existing business processes.
Excellent analytical ability to interpret complex financial information.
Effective communication skills including ability to articulate complex concepts effectively with internal/external contacts.
Ability to operate personal computer and related financial and business software.
Ability to lead projects and special studies teams.
Initiative-taker – manages unforeseen difficulties successfully, develops innovative ideas and does not require close supervision.

Responsibilities

Executes and coordinates several projects at any time, system administration, budget, and data management functions.
Works with their leader to identify departmental needs and develops the processes and procedures to support those needs.
Leads aspects of day-to-day extraction and reporting of business information and provides regular reports to leadership.
Project management on various assigned projects.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision
life insurance
short and long term disability coverage
paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
nine paid holidays
8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
company-paid pension plan
business casual attire