Government Affairs Specialist Lead

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. As a **government affairs specialist lead** in our Regulatory Affairs Practice Group, you’ll work with our business leaders to support government relations and advocacy strategies relating to legislative and regulatory issues impacting Progressive’s products and services. You’ll work closely with senior leaders throughout the organization and our Government Affairs team to develop and deliver public policy strategies and communications. This includes advocating for Progressive interests both directly, with external lobbying resources, and with trade and other organizations. This is a remote role and candidates must be willing to work eastern standard business hours. **Must\-have qualifications*** High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of 10 years of government relations, advocacy, public policy, or related business activities experience * {OR} Bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Relations, or related field of study and a minimum of 7 years government relations, advocacy, public policy, or related business activities experience. **Preferred skills*** Prior property and casualty insurance regulatory and/or government relations experience, including direct contact with departments of insurance, other agencies/regulators, and legislators or their staffs. * Proven experience developing relationships with governmental agencies/regulators, legislators, external lobbyists, consultants, trade associations and other organizations. * Proven experience developing and delivering public policy strategies and communications **Compensation*** $155,000 \- $170,000/year * Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance Benefits* 401(k) with dollar\-for\-dollar company match up to 6% * Medical, dental \& vision, including free preventative care * Wellness \& mental health programs * Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, \& life insurance * Paid time off, including volunteer time off * Paid \& unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short \& long\-term disability * Parental \& family leave; military leave \& pay * Diverse, inclusive \& welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups * Career development \& tuition assistance Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes \& Values, Work\-Life Flexibility, Compensation \& Benefits, and Leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F\-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H\-1B, O\-1, E\-3, TN) statuses for this role. For ideas about how you might be able to protect yourself from job scams, visit our scam\-awareness page at https://careers.progressive.com/pages/how\-we\-hire\-faq\-job\-scams/