As a member of the Government Affairs department reporting to the Government Affairs Officer, State Policy the Government Affairs Director, State Policy is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of legislative and policy strategies primarily at the State and Local levels of government. 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors public policy developments at the state and local levels of government and advises senior management on all matters relating to financial services issues, as well as federal legislation and public policy issues of concern to the Institute and its membership.
• Represents ICI and its member companies before state officials, outside organizations and NGOs. 
• Helps to manage and direct the development of the Institute’s legislative and policy goals and strategy at the state level. 
• Evaluates pending legislation that may have impact on Institute members. In consultation with GAO, State Policy, this includes developing recommendations and preparing communications for Institute members and senior management. 
• Establishes and maintains a political network within various levels of state government including but not limited to Governor’s Offices, State Legislators, State Attorneys General, State Treasurers, etc.
• Maintains excellent communications and working relationships with state and federal representatives of ICI member companies, and works collaboratively to advance ICI’s legislative agenda and secure its objectives.
• Responsible for helping to managing existing outside consultants and assessing the overall needs of the Institute in utilizing additional outside resources to aid in the advancement of the Institute’s legislative and policy agendas at the state level.
• Maintains informal relationships with staff of other organizations and with lobbyists sharing legislative interests in common with the Institute and, where appropriate, coordinates joint efforts.
• Develops and maintains close and highly effective working relationships with staff in other ICI departments, through teamwork and regular collaboration.  

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education & Experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.