Director Advocacy & Public Policy

Title: Director Advocacy & Public Policy

Location: Washington, DC, US, 20004

Workplace: 2900

Job Description:

Salary Range: $190,000 - $250,000

Job Posting End Date: 6/1/26

 We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to Aflac Federal Relations Building at 555 12th Street NW, Suite 1210, Washington, DC 20004 for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting as a Champion for Change
• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Developing Talent
• Managing Performance
• Navigating Organizations
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Setting Objectives
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Ability to interpret, analyze and concisely translate impact of legislation and regulations to internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated success with influencing federal laws or regulations

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to health insurance

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, with an emphasis on the ability to be persuasive, clear and concise

• Record of successfully partnering with business unit leaders

• Actively works to maximize a positive team environment

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

• Strong research and analytical background and skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office business suite of software

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field
• 10 years of professional job-related work experience, 5 years management experience
• 5 years working in large organizations
• In depth experience with regulatory affairs and public policy or a related business field

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Juris Doctor Degree or other advance degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Business Administration or a related field
• Insurance industry experience

Travel

Less than or equal to 50%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Protects and advocates for the company’s interests with regard to current and proposed legislative and regulatory issues potentially impacting the insurance industry

• Provides leadership in analyzing and responding to laws and regulations related to financial services, health insurance, health plans, taxes, trade and other issues as they arise

• Partners with business units and advises senior executives on issues impacting the company

• Develops non-partisan relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, trade associations, coalitions, and other political constituencies

• Assists in the development of advocacy materials and legislative strategy, and execution of strategy; arranges strategic meetings with Congressional Members and key staff

• Represents the company at coalition and trade association meetings, assuming leadership positions when appropriate

• Prepares timely legislative memoranda, briefings, presentations, and quarterly reports for leadership

• Partners with Vice President to train, coach and develop staff

• Partners with the federal relations team to develop the Political Action Committee (PAC) budget; represents the company at fundraising events and retreats; organizes fundraisers to host key Members

• Manages engagements with outside consultants and lobbyists as needed

• Travel of less than or equal to 35% required

• Performs other duties as required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $190,000 - $250,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.