Ohio Government Relations & Political Program Administration Specialist

About the role

Ohio serves as the home state of domicile for Nationwide. The Ohio Revised Code plays an important role impacting the company’s operations. Work on high profile issues with an understanding of confidentiality and ability to engage with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as a registered lobbyist on behalf of Nationwide on matters pending before the Ohio General Assembly, Governor’s Office, and Administrative Agencies.
• Aid in formulating legislative and policy initiatives impacting the Ohio Revised Code and rule-making process.
• Monitor, report, and engage on issues before lawmakers and policy staff with a high degree of legislative and political acumen.
• Attend legislative committee meetings; write necessary testimony on company position; arrange for technical staff testimony.
• Support trade associations, advisory committees, coalitions, and task forces working on important public policy issues affecting Nationwide.
• Manage campaign finance, registration, reporting, and other matters for Nationwide registered lobbyist.
• Support the Nationwide Ohio PAC Board, Budget, and Financial Tracking.
• Engage in fundraising efforts to increase Nationwide Ohio PAC members and contributions.
• Request, process, and report Nationwide PAC contributions.
• Attend events on behalf of the Nationwide PAC program.
• Assist in federal, state, and local PAC administrative duties such as RSVPing for political events, updating contribution tracking charts, and preparing financial/compliance reports.
• Create Nationwide PAC content for communications and associate solicitation purposes and event planning.
• Monitor and track lobbying expenses for Ohio registered lobbyists and submit JLEC reports.
• Process invoices for lobbying expenses, trade/membership dues, etc., including making copies of and mailing contributions.
• Provide administrative support for team leaders engaging in NAIC, NCOIL, and public policy activities.
• Support briefings, internal newsletters, team meetings, and a centralized team SharePoint site.
• Aid in travel and expense reports.
• Maintain channels of communication to bring Nationwide's views to the attention of federal government officials.
• Develop technical input to officials to impact decisions.
• Serve on and collaborate with Nationwide committees/teams to assist in developing favorable legislative policies.
• Support Government Relations leaders serving on national boards and act as a liaison on policy matters.
• Maintain contact with lawmakers and staff and other interested parties; attend political fundraising events.
• Conduct legislative research and analysis; determine potential impact to the organization. Provide summaries and reports on policies and issues.
• Attend legislative and regulatory meetings to monitor activities; assist in the development of testimony on Nationwide’s position.
• Support political compliance activities, filing of disclosure forms, tracking of election data, creation of political action committee budget, staffing of political action committee advisory board, and reconciling political action committee financials.

Requirements

• Undergraduate studies in political science, finance, business or other related areas.
• Four years demonstrated ability in legislative representation, federal congressional office, state office, federal/state regulatory agency and/or trade association.
• Developing knowledge of the political process and structure, legislative system and operations of regulatory agencies.
• Proven knowledge of campaign finance laws and election involvement activities.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate computer and related business software.

Qualifications

• Developing knowledge of the political process and structure, legislative system and operations of regulatory agencies.
• Proven knowledge of campaign finance laws and election involvement activities.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate computer and related business software.

Skills

• Ability to encourage trust and confidence from elected and appointed officials and their staff, as well as other industry representatives.
• Proven track record in conducting legislative and legal research, including the ability to use government agency computer databases and other information databases and computer programs.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Pay

The national salary range for Government Relations Specialist : $88,000.00-$164,000.00

Schedule

Normal office environment. Occasional travel. Non-standard or extended work may be required based on project needs.