Sr Director, State Government Relations

Sr Director, State Government Relations – Nationwide

Job Summary

Lead lobbying activities at the state level for Nationwide’s Insurance Enterprise across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and the District of Columbia. Serve as the face of Nationwide at the state level with legislators, insurance commissioners, governors and staff, working with business units, trade associations, lobby firms and coalitions to influence favorable legislative and regulatory change.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors and advocates on key state legislative and regulatory initiatives, providing updates to Nationwide and OCLO management.
• Prepares reports on state legislative and regulatory matters for the District of Columbia and New England states.
• Develops and maintains relationships with State and National Trade Associations, ensuring Nationwide’s priorities align with theirs.
• Manages external lobbying firms retained in the District of Columbia and New England states.
• Makes recommendations on corporate and PAC contributions for the District of Columbia and New England states, attending functions to build key relationships and representing the company at trade and political events.
• Prioritizes and provides input to state legislative and executive branch officials to impact governmental decisions, maintaining communication channels.
• Attends legislative committee meetings; presents testimony on company positions; arranges for technical staff testimony.
• Supervises significant insurance legislation through direct contact with legislators, reports, trade and publications.
• Monitors, influences, and projects likely passage or defeat of legislation, acquiring relevant bills and recommending actions.
• Coordinates and manages external lobbyist teams per state, evaluating retention decisions.
• Provides strategic regulatory and public policy leadership, supervising policy advocacy priorities.
• Advises senior management on significant state-level legislative and executive activity, preparing arguments in support or opposition as needed.
• Sits on advisory committees and task forces, engaging with trade associations and other organizations.
• Establishes and improves relationships with public officials, facilitating meetings on company matters.

Qualifications & Experience

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Vice President, Government Relations.

Working Conditions

Remote, hybrid, or in-office options available; travel required.

Benefits

Medical / dental / vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, business casual attire, and more. For details, click here.

Equal Opportunity

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Other Information

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Instructions for Employers

Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies unless a signed client services agreement exists. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired via such referral.

Application Deadline

Applications accepted until 01 / 30 / 2026. Early submissions encouraged.

Salary

National salary range for Sr Director, State Government Relations : $139,000.00 - $272,000.00.

Expected starting salary range : $146,000.00 - $244,000.00.

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