Job Description

Overview

Physicians Mutual is seeking a strategic Government Relations Officer to lead our state and federal public policy engagement.

This role goes beyond tracking legislation. It anticipates emerging regulatory trends, shapes advocacy strategy, strengthens key policymaker relationships, and ensures our company maintains a respected and influential voice in discussions that impact our policyholders and business. We’re looking for a seasoned public policy professional with executive presence, political acumen, and a proven ability to influence outcomes.

If you’re ready to help us shape the future and represent a trusted, mission-driven company — we encourage you to explore the opportunity.

Responsibilities

Strategic Policy Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive federal and state advocacy strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Anticipate emerging legislative and regulatory trends and advise leadership proactively.
• Shape and advance policy priorities through direct engagement, coalition-building, and trade association leadership.
• Ensure Physicians Mutual maintains a respected seat at the table in key legislative and regulatory discussions.
• Partner with executive leadership to define annual public policy priorities and measurable objectives.

Federal Engagement & PAC Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to define and execute Political Action Committee strategy.
• Support recruitment and engagement of PAC members while ensuring strategic and compliant fund deployment.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Nebraska’s federal delegation and other targeted policymakers.
• Ensure full compliance with all lobbying and PAC regulations.

Executive Presence & Representation

• Represent Physicians Mutual before regulators, legislators, trade associations, and industry groups.
• Translate complex statutes and regulations into practical business guidance for internal leaders.
• Communicate confidently and strategically in high-visibility and unscripted environments.
• Evaluate legislative proposals through both regulatory and customer-impact lenses.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on public policy implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (JD, MPA, MBA, or related field) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or insurance advocacy.
• Demonstrated success influencing public policy at the state and/or federal level.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, particularly within insurance or financial services.
• Experience engaging trade associations, regulators, and elected officials.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.
• Ability to operate with discretion, political sensitivity, and sound judgment in complex environments.
• Resilience and confidence in high-visibility, fast-moving settings.

Professional Characteristics:

• Strategic thinker with anticipatory mindset.
• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Confident yet measured communicator.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Relationship builder with long-term orientation.
• Collaborative partner who strengthens internal alignment.

About Us

Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us is about.

The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Physicians Life Insurance Company and Physicians Select Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance, and pet insurance. Physicians Life provides important life insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance and coverage for funeral pre-planning. Physicians Select Insurance Company additionally offers exclusive Medicare Supplement insurance.

Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.

But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer satisfaction rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.

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