AVP, Federal Government Relations
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers industry partners and government programs Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services including dental vision disability absence management life supplemental health medical stop-loss insurance and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.
At Sun Life were driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring authentic bold inspiring and impactful.
When you join Sun Life youll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients lives.
Job Description:
Location: Must reside in Washington D.C. metro.
The opportunity:
This role will lead the federal government relations activities for Sun Life U.S. planning and executing on a comprehensive proactive and effective government relations strategy that advances the organizations priorities.
How you will contribute:
Under the direction of the VP Head of Government Relations serve as federal government relations contact and identify and develop positions for public policy legislative regulatory and industry issues that will impact Sun Lifes business priorities.
Build and maintain open and effective relationships with federal elected and appointed government officials to mitigate risk advance priorities and create opportunities to benefit Sun Life business priorities.
Work collaboratively with business units to develop and implement proactive Congressional and regulatory government relations strategies and grow relationships between Sun Life leaders and targeted elected and appointed officials.
Advise on federal PAC activities including strategy development for utilizing funds to grow effective relationships with targeted federal elected officials.
Maximize Sun Lifes engagement with targeted federal trade associations industry coalitions or other groups to create beneficial relationships influence policy positions and regularly inform and engage internal stakeholders in ways that advance business priorities.
Manage contract lobbying team to grow impact in Congressional and regulatory spaces among industry stakeholders and in trade associations.
What you will bring with you:
A Bachelors degree is required JD or advanced degree is preferred
8 years of experience in either a federal government agency Congressional office or government relations or public affairs role
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Salary: $189500 - 303200
At our company we are committed topaytransparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair andequitable. Your actual base salary will bedeterminedbased on your unique skills qualifications experience education and geographic addition to your base salary this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences backgrounds perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues clients and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits including generous vacation and sick time market-leading paid family parental and adoption leave medical coverage company paid life and AD&D insurance disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. Were proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S. weve also been recognized as a Top 10 employer by the Boston Globes Top Places to Work for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.
We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email to request an accommodation.
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We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including applicable fair chance ordinances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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