Director Of Government Relations

Position: DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Introduction The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent
State agency that regulates Maryland’s $49 billion insurance industry and
protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and insurance
professionals’ compliance with State law.  Staff members are subject
matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other
public and private entities.
The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the
licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents)
operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to
monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract
forms.  The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer
complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property
insurance.  Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations
and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law.  The MIA also
has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in
hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually.
* This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure
of the Appointing Authority.
* GRADE
STD
0020
LOCATION OF POSITION Baltimore City and Annapolis, with potential for hybrid.

POSITION DUTIESThe Maryland Insurance
Administration (MIA) is recruiting for a Director of Government Relations in
the Office of the Commissioner.  This position is assigned to the External
Affairs and Policy Initiatives Division.  The Director of
Government Relations will research, analyze and advise the Commissioner and other MIA staff on
policy positions, legislation and regulation. This position will be responsible
for coordinating legislative activities with the Governor’s Office, the General Assembly, and the Director of
Policy Initiatives; drafting and submitting legislation,
amendments, and reports; and presenting MIA’s policy positions to the General
Assembly and the public.  This position
will testify before the General Assembly, communicate with the Governor’s
Office and work with members of the General Assembly on insurance issues.  This position participates in the
Department’s legislative activities during Maryland’s legislative session, to
include staffing the Department’s Annapolis Office, advocating for successful
passage of the Department’s legislative priorities and budget allowance, and
coordinating with other State agencies, the Governor’s Office, and lobbyists.

The position oversees the
activities of the Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Statewide
travel, attendance at Statewide conferences, and some evening meetings are required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a
bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

At least three (3)
years of recent professional experience in policy analysis,
legislation, and/or insurance. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given
to applicants who possess the following preferred
qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your
application regarding your qualifications.·
Advanced degree in a related field. ·
Working knowledge and experience with
Maryland’s legislative process and policy makers.·
Demonstrated experience in policy fields
related to insurance. ·
At least one (1) year experience
supervising employees is preferred.·
Strong research and analytical abilities. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSEmployees 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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

BENEFITS Our comprehensive benefits package includes a…