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Government Relations ProfessionalAt GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose.When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That's why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.GEICO's Government and Regulatory Affairs team is looking for an experienced Government Relations professional to join our team to advance the Company's legislative and regulatory agenda. The individual will be responsible for building relationships and interacting with key third parties, including public officials, industry associations and other non-governmental organizations. This position will involve domestic travel to effectively represent GEICO's interests. For the right candidate, there could be an opportunity for responsibility at both Federal and state level.Primary Responsibilities:Build and maintain a strong network of key policymakers, including state legislators, heads of relevant executive agencies and their staff, industry members, policymakers, and trade associations to efficiently and effectively advocate GEICO's positions in assigned states.Position and leverage the company's influence on key issues in individual states and relevant policymaking organizations.Quickly and accurately understand state legislative and regulatory proposals and their potential impacts to succinctly advise business.Work with business to develop policy positions, strategy, responses/draft language; prepare for legislative and regulatory interactions; and support company's strategic initiatives.Maximize outside firms and association memberships to successfully advocate GEICO's priorities.Develop and execute effective and efficient political contributions strategies in assigned states, in consultation with business, to enhance GEICO's policy agenda.Basic Qualifications:Minimum 4-7 years relevant government affairs experience with knowledge of insurance industry.Significant property/casualty insurance experience; knowledge of auto insurance a plus.Demonstrated experience interacting with insurance departments and state legislatures.Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills tailored to different audiences.Ability to articulate GEICO's positions in an impactful and persuasive manner to decision makers and industry leaders and to offer strategic advice on complex legislative and regulatory issues to business professionals.Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to develop and effectively lobby GEICO's position.Client-service oriented and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, dynamic environment.Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision of day-to-day tasks while appropriately identifying matters requiring escalation to management.Juris doctor preferred but not mandatoryLocation: Remote available, but Washington, D.C. highly desirableAnnual Salary:$135,300.00 - $235,750.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.The GEICO Pledge:Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life's twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we're constantly evolving to s