State Affairs Officer

Corebridge Financial•Remote-FL, SC

4d•$125,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Corebridge Financial is seeking a State Affairs Officer to provide strategic legislative and regulatory identification, tracking, and advocacy for the company and its operations in the Southeastern United States. The role is part of Corebridge Financial’s Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department and reports to the Head of State Affairs, Corebridge Financial. The position may be performed remotely and primarily supports the Southeastern region, with domestic travel required. The posting gives travel estimates of approximately 30% and up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in insurance and/or government affairs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to self-manage while working remotely with little oversight.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain flexible in a decision-making process.
Ability to develop persuasive policy content.
Ability to build consensus among people with diverging views.
Strong understanding of state regulatory processes and agencies.
Ability to understand legislative and regulatory language, its effects on the industry, and how it could or should be edited to support company and industry goals.
Firm understanding of working relationships and policy issues within the insurance and financial industry.
Ability to assemble and synthesize relevant facts and expert opinion to support policy arguments.
Ability to prioritize the importance of policy issues to the industry.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MA or JD).

Responsibilities

Manage strategic interests in assigned states through contract lobbyists, direct advocacy, testimony, trade groups, coalitions, and relationships with state policymakers.
Lobby state legislators and regulators.
Track legislation and regulation.
Work with member state legislative teams on issues affecting the insurance and financial industry.
Prepare advocacy materials, including issue briefs, talking points, one-pagers, comment letters, and presentations, in coordination with operational staff.
Develop and present state testimony and attend relevant hearings.
Represent Corebridge Financial and the insurance and financial services industry at intergovernmental organization meetings.
Manage intergovernmental relationships and issues.
Develop consensus, positions, and strategy among member companies on legislative issues.
Work with member company representatives to formulate industry-wide state strategic plans, including industry positioning and advocacy, ally and coalition development, and grassroots activities.

Benefits

Career progression and professional development program.
Up to 16 hours of paid time off annually for volunteering.
24 PTO days to start for eligible employees.
9 paid holidays per calendar year.
401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% and an additional company contribution of 3%; contributions vest immediately.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Mental health support and wellness initiatives.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling services and resources.
Matching charitable donations to tax-exempt organizations, 1:1 up to $5,000.
Discretionary bonus eligibility in accordance with the applicable incentive plan.