Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives

Thornton Tomasetti; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives to lead policy and strategy implementation, manage a team of government relations professionals, and ensure ethical engagement with government agencies.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in PAC work; strong communication skills, knowledge of campaign finance laws, and experience with PAC management software are essential. This is a full-time onsite position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years in a PAC role or equivalent experience.
• Corporate PAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the company's policy on public and government affairs within the designated area.
• Plan events, promote community programs, and improve the company's image.
• Develop approaches to legislation with government officials and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor political trends and build relationships with government representatives.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Policy & strategy execution

Team leadership

PAC management software

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PAC management software

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiatives page is loaded## Senior Manager, PAC & Grassroots Initiativeslocations: United States - Washington DC - Washington DCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 31161247Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.## **JOB DESCRIPTION:****Working at Abbott*** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:* Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.* Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.* An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution* Tuition reimbursement, the student debt program and education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.* A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.* A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.**The Opportunity**This position is onsite and works out of our Abbott Park, IL location.MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEManages teams with focus on policy and strategy implementation in protecting the organization's business interests with short-term operational/tactical responsibilities.Leads, directs, evaluates, and develops a team of government relations professionals to ensure that all the organization's dealingswith government agencies are conducted ethically, legally, and according to the organization's policies and standards.**What You'll Work On**- Responsible for implementing the company's policy on public and government affairs within designated area/department,including relations with authorities, press, institutions and community.- Oversees the planning of various events, promote and participate in community programs and performs other functions toimprove the company's image.- Inputs into development of the approach to the organization's position on legislation and regulatory affairs to government levelofficials and regulatory agencies.- Oversees the monitoring of current political trends and supports development of relationships with government representatives.**Basic Qualifications and Education*** Bachelor's degree* Minimum 3-5 years in a PAC position of responsibility* Corporate PAC Experience* Experience working on a campaign or for an elected official**Preferred Qualifications*** Strong verbal and communication skills* Strong knowledge of the political process and campaign finance laws* Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously* Proven success in managing PAC programs and grassroots initiatives* Experience with PAC management software* Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, WordLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at, on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal**The base pay for this position is**$99,300.00 - $198,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Government Affairs/ Investor Relations## **DIVISION:**GA Government Affairs## **LOCATION:**United States > Washington: 1801 Pennsylvania Ave N.W.## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Not specified## **MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:**Not Applicable## **SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:**Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf