Job Description:

Location: Must reside in Washington D.C. metro.

The opportunity:

This role will lead the federal government relations activities for Sun Life U.S., planning and executing on a comprehensive, proactive and effective government relations strategy that advances the organization's priorities.

How you will contribute:

• Under the direction of the VP, Head of Government Relations, serve as federal government relations contact and identify and develop positions for public policy, legislative, regulatory and industry issues that will impact Sun Life's business priorities.
• Build and maintain open and effective relationships with federal elected and appointed government officials to mitigate risk, advance priorities and create opportunities to benefit Sun Life business priorities.
• Work collaboratively with business units to develop and implement proactive Congressional and regulatory government relations strategies and grow relationships between Sun Life leaders and targeted elected and appointed officials.
• Advise on federal PAC activities, including strategy development for utilizing funds to grow effective relationships with targeted federal elected officials.
• Maximize Sun Life's engagement with targeted federal trade associations, industry coalitions, or other groups to create beneficial relationships, influence policy positions, and regularly inform and engage internal stakeholders in ways that advance business priorities.
• Manage contract lobbying team to grow impact in Congressional and regulatory spaces, among industry stakeholders, and in trade associations.

What you will bring with you:

• A Bachelor's degree is required, JD or advanced degree is preferred
• 8+ years of experience in either a federal government agency, Congressional office, or government relations or public affairs role
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Salary: $189,500 - 303,200

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

Job Category:

Government Relations and Policy

Posting End Date:

27/08/2026