GRADE

STD 0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City (potential for hybrid between office and teleworking)

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is recruiting for a Director of Policy Initiatives. This position is assigned to the External Affairs and Policy Initiatives Division and is responsible for assisting with the advancement of the MIA's mission to include; supporting the development and implementation of regulatory and policy initiatives to mitigate factors that adversely impact the availability and affordability of property and casualty insurance; addressing unfair trade practices by insurers and professionals licensed by the MIA; and advancing effective surveillance of insurers' solvency.

The Director of Policy Initiatives monitors, evaluates, and advises MIA leadership and staff, on legislative developments in Maryland, on the federal level, and in other states, as well as action on model legislation by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL). The position drafts or supports the drafting of departmental legislative proposals, agency feedback and written testimony on bills, explanation of fiscal impact responses for bills, legislatively mandated reports, regulations that implement insurance laws, bulletins that clarify insurance laws, and briefings on insurance issues. The Director communicates the agency's policy positions and legal interpretations to outside parties, including legislators, consumers, partner agencies, and members of the insurance industry. The position also represents the MIA, in a liaison capacity, on inter-agency and NAIC working groups.

The Director of Policy Initiatives will provide direct supervision of the Manager of Health Policy Initiatives and Government and External Affairs Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: At least three (3) years of recent professional experience in research, policy analysis, legislation, and/or insurance.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• JD Degree and admission to the Maryland Bar is preferred.
• Legislative experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the insurance industry.
• At least one (1) year experience supervising employees is preferred.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

BENEFITS

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a generous leave package; medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage; healthcare and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts; a defined benefit pension plan with optional 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans; flexible work schedules; and service that may qualify the successful candidate for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact [email protected].

For immediate consideration, upload one WORD or PDF file, at the "Resume" tab, that contains:

1. a cover letter stating your interest and specific salary requirements; and

2. a current professional resume.

The online application process is preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the requested information via mail. Please be sure to include all documents listed above to ensure timely processing. Complete application packets may be mailed to:

Maryland Insurance Administration

Human Resources - Recruitment #: 26-005473-0010

St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

Incomplete submission will not receive consideration.

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