Senior Manager, Public Policy & Government Affairs

Abbott; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plans

Excellent retirement savings with high

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott seeks a government relations leader to manage a team focused on policy and strategy implementation, ensuring ethical and legal dealings with government agencies. You will lead a team of professionals to advance the company's public affairs interests in Washington, D.C., onsite.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in a PAC role, with Corporate PAC experience and campaign or official experience highly valued. Abbott offers robust health, retirement, and education benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3–5 years in a PAC position of responsibility is required.
• Corporate PAC experience is preferred.
• Experience working on a campaign or for an elected official is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the company's policy on public and government affairs within the designated area/department.
• Oversee event planning and community programs to enhance the company's image.
• Contribute to development of the approach to the organization's position on legislation and regulatory affairs.
• Oversee monitoring of political trends and relationships with government representatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Campaign finance knowledge

Prioritization

Policy understanding

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

PAC management software

Job description

Abbott seeks a government relations leader to manage a team focused on policy and strategy implementation, ensuring ethical and legal dealings with government agencies. You will lead a team of professionals to advance the company's public affairs interests in Washington, D.C., onsite.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in a PAC role, with Corporate PAC experience and campaign or official experience highly valued. Abbott offers robust health, retirement, and education benefits.