Executive Assistant III / Legislative & Public Policy Liaison

Executive Assistant III / Legislative & Public Policy Liaison at State of South Carolina summary :

The Executive Assistant III / Legislative & Public Policy Liaison serves as the primary point of contact between the Department of Insurance and the South Carolina General Assembly and other governmental entities. This role monitors, researches, and analyzes insurance policy issues and assists with drafting and advancing legislation, policies, and regulations. Additionally, the position supports internal and external communications to ensure effective legislative and public policy coordination.

Salary : $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number :

Agency : Department of Insurance

Opening Date : 09 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 14 / : 59 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement : Yes

Class Code : : AI30

Position Number : :

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : GEN12

Hiring Range - Min. : $85,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $120,000.00

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT HAS MET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 on the state closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Mission Statement :

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit

This position serves as the Legislative and Public Policy Liaison for the Department and receives direction from the Director and Deputy Directors.

Job Purpose :

Under limited supervision, serves as the Department's primary point of contact with South Carolina General Assembly members and staff on legislative matters as well as items involving other governmental entities. Monitors, researches, and analyzes policy issues for the purposes of informing the Director and other Department staff. Assists in identifying, prioritizing, drafting, and moving forward helpful legislation, policy, and regulations. Assists with various internal and external Department communications functions.

Job Functions :

• Serve as the Department's primary liaison on legislative and government matters. Acts as the Department's primary point of contact on legislative matters as well as items involving other governmental entities. Develops and maintains relationships with legislators, legislative staff, Governor's Office, state and federal agencies, and various other stakeholders to ensure the Department is represented in the best possible light. Coordinates with Department staff for purposes of preparing and giving testimony at legislative hearings. Testifies before the General Assembly on behalf of the Department as needed. With respect to constituent matters, serves as primary contact and coordinates appropriate Department staff as warranted.
• Monitor, research, and analyze insurance policy issues. Monitors insurance policy issues and trends at state, national, and global levels. Researches and prepares documents (including correspondence, talking points, minutes, and notes, memos, reports, etc.) necessary to brief the Director and other Department staff on insurance regulatory issues as assigned by the Director or Deputy Directors. Provides analysis on insurance policy matters to the Director and other Department staff.
• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, drafting, and moving forward helpful legislation, policy, and regulations. Collaborates with Department staff to identify and prioritize items to be addressed by legislation, policy, and / or regulation. Assists in drafting new or amended language for statutes, policies, and regulations. Works with legislators, legislative staff, Governor's Office, state agencies, and various other stakeholders for passage of Department legislation and regulations.
• Assist with various Department communications functions. Assists the Department's Communications division on relevant media requests, outreach activities, and educational initiatives. Communicates with Director, Deputy Directors, and other relevant Department staff regarding relevant legislative, government, and policy matters. Coordinates with Department staff to ensure completion and delivery of statutorily required reports in a timely manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director and / or Deputy Directors.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree AND four or more years of legislative, insurance, or related experience are required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Must perform assigned duties independently, exercising sound judgment and discretion.

Ability to understand legislative and governmental systems.

Ability to collaborate, negotiate, and mediate divergent viewpoints.

Ability to work in a fast-paced political environment, assess needs of stakeholders, and adjust working style as appropriate for the environment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while working collaboratively with co-workers, insurance industry, legislators, and other stakeholders.

Ability to be discrete and hold matters in confidence.

Ability to represent the agency with professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's or advanced degree in political science, law, insurance, risk management, or a related field. (Note : this is not an attorney position)

Experience drafting legislation and navigating the South Carolina legislative process.

Experience working with members and staff of the South Carolina General Assembly.

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to insurance regulation.

Knowledge of insurance regulatory policy as well as insurance trends and issues.

Detailed understanding of how insurance functions.

Knowledge about the purpose and processes of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Additional Comments

Educational Credentials :

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age.

Veteran Preference Statement :

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

Free counseling sessions for employees and household members

Compressed work weeks

Certifications / designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses

Employees eligible to bring their newborn / infant to the workplace

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Do you have South Carolina legislative experience? If so, how many years?

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Do you have insurance experience? If so, how many years?

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Have you ever testified during a legislative hearing?

Required Question

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