Policy Analyst (Pension)
Job Description
The American Academy of Actuaries (Academy) is seeking a public policy analyst to oversee a portfolio of issues relating to pensions and retirement security issues.
Desired Skills and Experience
Responsibilities include providing staff support (drafting meeting minutes, maintaining records, developing agendas, tracking projects and coordinating members’ efforts) and monitoring relevant legislation and regulations. Will work to increase recognition of the actuarial profession’s value by policy-makers and suggest initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the Academy’s policy efforts. Ability to identify timely research needs on public policy issues and actively disseminate research results.
Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of four years of association and/or legislative experience desired. Prior experience with pension and/or retirement security issues preferred. Candidates should have strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
The Academy offers a professional and intellectually challenging work environment, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to HR Mgr., American Academy of Actuaries, 1850 M Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20036 or email HR@actuary.org.
The American Academy of Actuaries (Academy) is seeking a public policy analyst to oversee a portfolio of issues relating to pensions and retirement security issues.
- The Pension Policy Analyst will act as the lead staff representative interacting with public policymakers on key issues of concern to the Academy in the areas of pensions and retirement security.
- Build relationships with policymakers and regulators and expand the Academy’s role in policy debates.
- Proactively identify initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the Academy’s policy efforts and identify research needs on public policy issues.
- Develop and maintain relationships with federal agency stakeholders (Treasury and Labor Departments, PBGC, Social Security Administration), congressional committees, members of congress, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and facilitate interactions with the Government Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board.
- Assist in the development of policy statements, issue briefs, and other public policy content.
Desired Skills and Experience
Responsibilities include providing staff support (drafting meeting minutes, maintaining records, developing agendas, tracking projects and coordinating members’ efforts) and monitoring relevant legislation and regulations. Will work to increase recognition of the actuarial profession’s value by policy-makers and suggest initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the Academy’s policy efforts. Ability to identify timely research needs on public policy issues and actively disseminate research results.
Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of four years of association and/or legislative experience desired. Prior experience with pension and/or retirement security issues preferred. Candidates should have strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
The Academy offers a professional and intellectually challenging work environment, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to HR Mgr., American Academy of Actuaries, 1850 M Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20036 or email HR@actuary.org.
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