Government Affairs Analyst

General Information

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Working Schedule

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Available

No

Grade

09M

Posted Date

08-Sep-2026

Job ID

20451

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

In Government & Legal Affairs, you\''ll be an engaged and trusted partner - empowered to deliver innovative solutions, influence public policy, and achieve results that enable MetLife's growth and protect its global interests. Applying a commercial and contemporary mindset, you\''ll advocate for what's possible, overcome challenges, and embrace different perspectives. If you also pride yourself on acting with accountability, transparency, and respect, apply to join our Government & Legal Affairs team today.

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.

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
• Provide executive and administrative support to department leadership, including calendar, travel, expenses, IT coordination, and document management.
• Support internal operations and processes, including planning, tracking deliverables, managing requests, invoice management, and budget monitoring.
• Support development and production of materials for meetings, events, and executive briefings, including high-quality and confidential presentations.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, across internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with projects and overall office operations, supporting low- to medium-complexity initiatives under senior staff guidance and managing events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 to 3 years of experience, demonstrating a proactive, self-starter mindset and strong ownership.
• Highly organized with excellent time management, calendar coordination, and the ability to independently prioritize multiple competing responsibilities.
• Strong communication, research, and presentation skills, including creating impactful slide decks and synthesizing complex information for diverse audiences.
• Technology-savvy professional who embraces innovation, continuously improves processes, and identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with senior leaders while delivering high-quality results aligned with MetLife's values and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $62,100 - $80,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine\''s list of the "World\''s Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

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.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 3 days from the listed posting date.

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