PAC & Government Relations Manager

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This is a high-visibility role responsible for managing the Blue Origin Political Action Committee (Blue PAC) and supporting the Government Relations team. The PAC & Government Relations Manager will be tasked with achieving a top-100 company goal: aggressively expanding PAC membership and employee engagement to meet ambitious participation targets. This position is critical to evolving our PAC strategy, managing the PAC budget and fundraising cycles, and strengthening advocacy efforts.
 

The ideal candidate is a passionate and energetic self-starter with a bias for action and a natural talent for recruitment and relationship-building. This role requires frequent travel and direct engagement with employees at all Blue Origin sites, as well as regular interfacing with C-suite and SVP-level executives.

SPECIAL MENTIONS:

• Significant travel (approximately 25-50%) is expected to all Blue Origin sites to meet with eligible employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive significant growth in Blue PAC membership through aggressive and innovative recruitment strategies to meet ambitious, CEO-level company goals.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for PAC member engagement, including creative communications and high-quality events.
• Manage the PAC budget, including forecasting and reporting, in alignment with federal regulations and fundraising cycles.
• Plan and execute engaging PAC events and fundraisers for employees, executives, and external stakeholders.
• Regularly interface with, brief, and staff senior executives (SVPs and C-Suite) for PAC-related activities and events.
• Represent Blue Origin and the Blue PAC at external political fundraisers and events.
• Manage the use of supplier data and relationships to support federal advocacy efforts.
• Conduct political and legislative research, tracking key issues and providing analysis to the Government Relations team.
• Interface with and support efforts involving external consultants and internal business units.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• BA or BS is required.
• Proven experience with federal campaigns, fundraising, political donations, and/or running a corporate PAC.
• A full understanding of federal campaign finance law and compliance.
• A passionate, proactive, and outgoing personality with a natural ability to build relationships, recruit, and influence others.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask with strong attention to detail and a bias for action.
• Deep understanding of the U.S. federal policymaking process and government relations.
• Ability to creatively communicate the political and legislative process to current and prospective PAC members.

Desired:

• Demonstrated success in a recruitment, sales, or fundraising role with aggressive growth targets.
• Experience working directly with federal elected officials, political parties, companies, consultancies, trade associations, or governmental agencies.
• Experience working with suppliers, trade associations, and/or industry coalitions.
• Experience working with or on cross-functional business teams.

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.