Public Affairs Lead - State and Local

Your impact as a member of the Public Affairs Team

The Public Affairs Lead initiates, prepares, interprets, reviews and monitors legislation and regulations affecting Aon in coordination with Aon business units. The individual will be primarily focused on activities on assigned state regulatory activities as they relate to the insurance industry. The individual 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.

This role will report to the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs

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 inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• 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

• A bachelor's degree firm an accredited college or university (required); graduate degree in public policy, administration, or business administration (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy analysis, education, administration and/or government relations/affairs.
• Strong research, policy analysis, writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise way.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including maturity, an ability to work independently and in a team setting with remote-access colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with consumers, advocates, and other outside stakeholders (including government officials).
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office, internet research and database information systems.
• Experience with e-advocacy systems and bill tracking programs preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance industry (preferred)
• Ability to travel to 2-3 time per month.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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.

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 $115,000 - $130,000 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.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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