Government Affairs Analyst

MetLife • Washington, DC • 1d ago

The Team You Will Join

You will join a team of dedicated government affairs/advocacy professionals who work to shape public policy in our global markets that align with MetLife's purpose and strategic objectives. We are seeking a dynamic, skilled, and self-starting individual to play a critical role in supporting our team. The global government affairs team reports into the Government and Legal Affairs organization and is based in Washington, DC.

The Opportunity

The Government Affairs Analyst is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the department and professional support to its government affairs professionals. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop experience in advocacy engagement by assisting with various advocacy activities such as devising strategy, conducting research, managing communications, organizing events, and maintaining documentation under the guidance of more senior staff. You will interact with other key internal stakeholders across the company and learn about how MetLife contributes to a more confident future as an employer, an investor, and a provider of financial solutions and expertise.

Success in this role requires an incredibly strong work ethic, ability to work independently and deliver high quality work product, be able to manage concurrent deadlines, possess a keen attention to detail, and be an engaged, collaborative, and motived team member. The Government Affairs Analyst is responsible for helping the advocacy team meet its overall goals to support our businesses and functions. You will collaborate closely with the global team in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.

How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

Provide clear verbal and written communications

Assist in the preparation and production of materials for meetings and events with business lines, internal functions, and external groups, including producing impactful PowerPoint slides that may require confidential treatment

Assist in the preparation of complex briefing materials for executive participation in key meetings

Support or manage low to medium complexity projects with senior staff supervision

Cover hearings and meetings as needed and produce reports from notes

Assist advocacy staff with research and writing projects as needed

Assist with developing and managing project-related data associated with advocacy activities

Monitor and produce notes on certain social media activities for legislative and regulatory activity, and relevant stakeholder comments on policy and societal issues.

Provide administrative support as needed for team members (calendar, travel, coordinate with IT to resolve issues, document management)

Assist in the general operations of the office

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

BS/BA degree and 1-3 years of experience

Possess a self-starter/ownership mindset

Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, look ahead, plan for contingencies, manage, and prioritize concurrent tasks and follow-ups

Deliver quality results while operating within MetLife's values and ethical standards

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Proficient technology user and adopter of emerging innovations

Keen design skills for impactful slide presentations

Excellent ability to search, organize, evaluate, and present information-oral and written-on complex topics

Ability to recognize opportunities to improve and stream-line processes

Superb inter-personal skills, demonstrating an ease with interacting professionally - at senior levels - within and across functional teams and with key stakeholders

Flexibility to move between competing priorities as needed/directed

Calendar/schedule management

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

Ability to work autonomously; effectively handle multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines appropriately and remain flexible

Self-motivated to learn more about the business and is proactive in personal development.

Ability to balance client expectations with MetLife capabilities and understand the impact both administratively and financially

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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