Director Government and Industry Relations

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Kemper is one of the nations leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a highperforming culture valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge and a healthy worklife balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kempers products and services are making a real difference to our customers who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary:

The Director Government and Industry Relations will lead efforts to integrate areas contributing to the companys strategy for government and industry relations including Legal Community Affairs and Philanthropy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partners with internal (Legal and Business Unit leadership) and external stakeholders to implement government affairs strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory priorities
• Responsible for monitoring and analyzing pending legislation public policy trends emerging issues and regulation that has a potential impact on Kemper in partnership with organizational subject matter experts
• Engages with key legislative and regulatory stakeholders as well as trade associations and industry peers for outreach and advocacy efforts to represent and advance Kempers business interests including scheduling/maintenance of meetings/calendar preparing briefing documents and drafting correspondences
• Provides counsel to the business on government relations developments trends and challenges and makes recommendations to the business as to opportunities to address such matters
• Coordinates political contributions and ensures compliance with campaign finance laws; prepares political contribution reports for internal and external audiences
• Maintains database of budget and spend related to the Industry and Government Affairs efforts
• Work with communications and digital teams to create and publish content for use on the company intranet site social media platforms and stakeholder meetings including but not limited to fact sheets reports FAQs presentations talking points and other support documents

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• At least 7 years related experience working in a trade association or a government/industry relations capacity; experience in corporate grassroots programs is a plus
• Possess strong analytical critical thinking and interpersonal skills the ability to speak and write persuasively authentically and with clarity
• Strong executive presence ethical business judgment and the ability to work independently
• Advanced knowledge of legislative rules and procedures legislative processes politics and government decisionmaking including understanding complex policy and legislative issues with a strong understanding of the insurance regulatory system
• Ability to develop organize project manage and execute innovative strategies and solutions including through: lobbying association engagement third party advocacy etc.
• Ability to deal effectively with highprofile stakeholders such as elected officials executives and a variety of external constituencies; including ability to influence and navigate political landscape preferred.
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity.
• The range for this position is $125300 to $208800. When determining candidate offers we consider experience skills education certifications and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical Dental Vision PTO 401k etc.
• This is a hybrid role working out of our Chicago IL office.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision mission and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information such as your social security number or banking information via text or email. Additionally Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message delete it.

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