Director Of Government Relations

Introduction

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independentState agency that regulates Marylands $49 billion insurance industry andprotects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers and insuranceprofessionals compliance with State law. Staff members are subjectmatter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers consumers and otherpublic and private entities.

The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including thelicensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents)operating in Maryland the conduct of financial examinations of companies tomonitor financial solvency and the review and approval of rates and contractforms. The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumercomplaints about life health automobile homeowners and/or propertyinsurance. Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinationsand other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law. The MIA alsohas a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach which participates inhundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually.

*This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasureof the Appointing Authority.*

GRADE

STD0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City and Annapolis with potential for hybrid.

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland InsuranceAdministration (MIA) is recruiting for a Director of Government Relations inthe Office of the Commissioner. This position is assigned to the ExternalAffairs and Policy Initiatives Division.

The Director ofGovernment Relations will research analyze and advise the Commissioner and other MIA staff onpolicy positions legislation and regulation. This position will be responsiblefor coordinating legislative activities with the Governors Office the General Assembly and the Director ofPolicy Initiatives; drafting and submitting legislationamendments and reports; and presenting MIAs policy positions to the GeneralAssembly and the public. This positionwill testify before the General Assembly communicate with the GovernorsOffice and work with members of the General Assembly on insurance issues. This position participates in theDepartments legislative activities during Marylands legislative session toinclude staffing the Departments Annapolis Office advocating for successfulpassage of the Departments legislative priorities and budget allowance andcoordinating with other State agencies the Governors Office and lobbyists.

The position oversees theactivities of the Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Statewidetravel attendance at Statewide conferences and some evening meetings are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Possession of abachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : At least three (3)years of recent professional experience in policy analysislegislation and/or insurance.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be givento applicants who possess the following preferredqualification(s). Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regarding your qualifications.

Advanced degree in a related field.

Working knowledge and experience withMarylands legislative process and policy makers.

Demonstrated experience in policy fieldsrelated to insurance.

At least one (1) year experiencesupervising employees is preferred.

Strong research and analytical abilities.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

BENEFITS

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a generous leave package; medical prescription dental and vision coverage; healthcare and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts; a defined benefit pension plan with optional 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans; flexible work schedules; and service that may qualify the successful candidate for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment please contact

For immediate consideration upload one WORD or PDF file at the Resume tab that contains:

1. a cover letter stating your interest and specific salary requirements; and

2. a current professional resume.

The online application process is preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may submit the requested information via mail. Please be sure to include all documents listed above to ensure timely processing. Complete application packets may be mailed to:

Maryland Insurance Administration

Human Resources - Recruitment #: 26-

St. Paul Place Suite 2700

Baltimore MD 21202

Incomplete submissions will not receive consideration.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

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