Public Affairs Director- State and Local

Public Affairs Director- State and Local

Bring your policy expertise to a role where research, relationships, and advocacy come together to help shape Aon’s response to an evolving regulatory landscape!

This role will report to the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs. The position is office-based in our Chicago office. This role may require ability to travel to 2-3 time per month.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one engaged team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

In this position, you’ll serve as a key point of contact for monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments that could impact Aon and our industry. You’ll translate policy developments into clear insights for business leaders while supporting government relations, advocacy efforts, regulatory meetings, and industry partnerships.

Be the point-of-contact for assigned States

Assist with the development and compilation of materials (leave behinds, fact sheets, etc.) for meetings and advocacy work across North America

Monitor and track activities in state legislation and for policies relevant to Aon.

Review and provide analysis on state legislation and regulatory activities and actions that impact to Aon and the insurance industry.

Draft regular legislative activity reports.

Attend State regulatory meetings if needed.

Administer, manage, assist, and participate in events/meetings as assigned by the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs (Tasks include meeting planning, registration, logistics, speaker recruitment, content development and presenting)

How this opportunity is different

The Public Affairs Director initiates, prepares, interprets, reviews and monitors legislation and regulations affecting Aon in coordination with Aon business units. This individual will be primarily focused on activities on assigned state regulatory activities as they relate to the insurance industry. They will work directly with business leaders across Aon as well as participate in various capacities with trade associations, advocacy groups as well as industry events.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

A bachelor’s degree firm an accredited college or university (required); graduate degree in public policy, administration, or business administration (preferred).

Policy Analysis: Experience assessing policies to inform decision-making and drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Government Relations & Affairs: Experience Managing interactions and relationships with government entities to influence public policy and regulatory decisions; Building and maintaining correspondence with government officials and agencies to influence public policy and decision-making.

Researching & Communication: Expertise gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from various sources to support decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Conveying accurate and relevant information to a variety of internal and external audiences through various channels (e.g., emails, meetings, reports, and presentations). MS Office, internet research and database information systems, e-advocacy systems and bill tracking programs preferred.

Proficiency managing client relationships to build partnerships, enhance reputation, and achieve organizational objectives. Collaborating with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Efficient, organized work style and an ability to prioritize quickly and confidently and manage multiple deadlines.

Ability to understand the long-term impact of policy decisions and strategies.

Knowledge of insurance industry (preferred)

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $130,000 - $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.