Public Policy & PAC Programs Lead

AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora seeks a seasoned policy and advocacy professional to lead the U.S. Public Policy & Advocacy team in Washington, D.C. You will oversee the Cencora PAC, manage fundraising, and drive political engagement programs while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in government affairs, deep knowledge of FEC rules, and experience presenting to executives. The role combines policy, communications, and governance with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, journalism, economics, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of experience in government affairs/public policy/advocacy (state and/or federal), legislative/regulatory analysis, and stakeholder management, or a related field required.
• Experience managing a federal PAC
• Working knowledge of FEC rules
• Thorough understanding of the U.S. government, political and legislative processes
• Thorough understanding of U.S. federal and state campaign finance laws
• Experience interacting with and presenting to executives and senior management
• Experience developing and implementing processes that drive efficiency and collaboration
• Experience managing a Corporate PAC preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages Cencora’s political action committee (Cencora PAC) including fundraising and growth opportunities to grow it as one of our core political and strategic resources that advances the mission and objectives of Cencora in Washington, DC and relevant states
• Leads Cencora’s grassroots program and get out the vote political programs
• Creates and executes political program events for internal audiences
• Oversees the day-to-day operations, budget, compliance, and growth of the Cencora PAC
• Responsible for office management, office administration, lobbying compliance reports and political giving compliance reports, with support from another team member
• Prepares PAC presentations and communications
• Manages and prepares documents and briefings for Cencora PAC Board and PAC Board meetings
• Executes employee fundraising campaigns
• Develops and distributes PAC communications, including education and solicitation
• Establishes and maintains a network of relationships with campaign fundraisers and industry colleagues
• Establishes a strategic plan for the Cencora PAC and our political engagement opportunities
• FEC compliance – ensures and manages PAC FEC and state campaign finance compliance; ensures compliance with FEC regulations and state/federal laws
• Lobbying compliance – knowledge of federal and state lobbying compliance processes; manages lobbying compliance for federal and state entities and ensures accurate and timely lobbying registrations and reports
• Administers political engagement program governance activities by maintaining operating procedures, required filings, controls, and audit-ready documentation.
• Evaluates legislative and regulatory developments and develops impact assessments, scenario considerations, and advocacy action recommendations.
• Develops executive briefings, talking points, and internal updates that align leaders on how the PAC and political programs support policy positions, risks, and engagement priorities.
• Executes government and stakeholder engagements by planning outreach, preparing meeting materials, and advancing follow-through action
• Develops grassroots and grasstops communication materials by aligning messages, timing, and channels to advocacy objectives and stakeholder considerations.
• Maintains PAC database and the PAC recognition awards distribution list
• Plans and executes annual events for supporters of the Cencora PAC
• Prepares PAC annual report and newsletters
• Prepares annual political engagement statement
• Works with fundraisers to plan and execute PAC events in DC
• Enhances existing and creates new PAC resources (enhancements to website, communications materials, videos, et al)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Executive communication

Public policy strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, journalism, economics, business administration, or related field

Tools

FEC rules knowledge

Job description

Cencora seeks a seasoned policy and advocacy professional to lead the U.S. Public Policy & Advocacy team in Washington, D.C. You will oversee the Cencora PAC, manage fundraising, and drive political engagement programs while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in government affairs, deep knowledge of FEC rules, and experience presenting to executives. The role combines policy, communications, and governance with cross-functional collaboration.