Political Programs Manager - Government Affairs

Our Government Affairs team (External Affairs) is seeking a Political Programs Manager primarily responsible for administering, maintaining, and growing Prudential’s political action committees.

The role will report to the Head of U.S. Government Affairs and will be based in Washington, DC. or Newark, N.J. The ideal candidate will have PAC-related experience. The work arrangement for this position is hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in either the DC or Newark office.  

What you can expect: 

• Lead, build, and execute - in partnership with External Affairs leadership - the internal fundraising strategy to grow Prudential’s PACs, including annual strategic planning, PAC and political content development, event planning and execution. 

• Coordinate with internal and external partners (political law, compliance, communications, finance, vendors) to ensure the PACs are administered and managed in accordance with election law and regulations. 

• Primary liaison with PAC Compliance / Grassroots platform vendor.  

• Maintain and enhance administrative partnership with PACs Treasurer and other internal partners for budgeting and disbursements to campaigns. 

• Directly engage with executives on the PAC Boards and their senior staff in setting budgets and strategic direction for the PACs 

• Directly engage with PAC members and prospects, in individualized and group settings, educating and encouraging voluntary PAC membership through effective and non-partisan communication of its importance to the company’s public policy agenda. 

• Assist Government Affairs in strategic deployment of PAC assets, including budgeting and continual disbursement monitoring and analysis. 

• Manage and coordinate grassroots engagement with Prudential employees in support of Prudential’s policy advocacy.  

• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and stay abreast of industry trends and best practices. 

• Partner and execute on a diverse range of projects supporting Government Affairs on as needed basis.  

What you will need: 

• Minimum 3 years’ of direct experience as a PAC professional at a corporation, trade association, non-profit organization, or federal campaign. Ancillary political engagement experience also applicable. 

• Experience building and executing on internal or external fundraising campaigns. 

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, oral and written, and demonstrated ability and experience to consistently collaborate positively and effectively with internal and external partners. Experience with public speaking is a plus. 

• Exceptional attention to detail to leverage for effective development and implementation of PAC strategy and fully compliant PAC administration. 

• Strong familiarity and interest in American politics, our political system, and the rules and regulation pertaining to corporate political engagement. 

• Knowledge of Campaign Finance laws and regulations and FEC reporting rules. 

• Ability to engage colleagues in discussion about our political system and relevant developments to the company’s public policy agenda - including with senior executives, existing PAC members, and potential PAC members - in a positive and politically neutral manner in recognition of the range and diversity of political viewpoints among Prudential employees. 

• Experience working with political programs and software to ensure effective database management is a plus. 

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.