Corporate Vice President, Office of Governmental Affairs

Location Designation: Hybrid - 1 day per month 

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities.  You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly. 

Join the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA), where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the public policy landscape that impacts New York Life, our agents, and our policy owners. By monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, crafting strategic responses, and educating policymakers, you directly influence public policy decisions that affect everything from product design to client interactions. Collaborate with a dedicated team and subject matter experts across the company to ensure informed policy priorities and safeguard the future of New York Life.

Role Overview:

This position reports to the Vice President of PAC and Grassroots and collaborates with the State and Federal lobbying teams to Lead grassroots lobbying initiatives, influence public policy outcomes, Cultivate a company-wide culture of political engagement and drive fundraising for the New York Life Political Action Committee (NYLPAC)

What You’ll Do:
• Direct agent grassroots lobbying program
o Partner with Agency leadership to identify politically engaged agents
o Motivate, train, and equip agents to advocate on New York Life’s political priorities
o Organize advocacy conferences in Washington, DC and select states
• Train agents to lobby state and federal lawmakers effectively
• Educate and encourage PAC-eligible agents and employees to contribute to NYLPAC
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with agents and senior company leadership
• Promote a politically engaged workforce culture:
o Communicate the importance of volunteer constituent public policy engagement
o Develop persuasive and informative content, including emails, intranet articles, speeches, and presentations
• Act as a liaison to industry trade groups on grassroots lobbying efforts
• Mobilize employees and agents in support of NYL’s public policy agenda through targeted campaigns and action alerts

What You’ll Bring:

• At least 5-7 years of experience, preferable including federal government affairs roles
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and persuasion skills
• Keen political instincts and ability to operate in a bipartisan environment
• Proven leadership in managing complex logistics, including large-scale advocacy events
• Self-starter with a bias for action and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Collaborative, with the credibility to engage senior executives
• Strong project and process management skills
• Confident public speaker with experience leading meetings and presenting

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $117,500-$200,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 92019