Political Action Committee and Government Affairs Manager

Career Area:

Government Affairs

Job Description:

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This position is responsible for the strategy and daily operations of the PAC and grassroots activities. In addition, the position collaborates with legal and government affairs on the oversight of the legal and regulatory compliance for the CATPAC political engagement activities including leadership for all internal and external audits. The Manager will also engage in direct lobbying on key policy issues to support Caterpillar's trade and industry association activities in Congress and play a key role in the development of the Caterpillar Lobbying Report .

What You Will Do:

Political Action Committee

• Design and implement a sustainable PAC strategic plan to align with the proactive public policy strategy to support business objectives. Oversee the PAC Administrator in the day-to-day operation to ensure continued PAC education and recruitment efforts

• Develop and implement CATPAC marketing and solicitation programs to secure new members, retain existing ones, and increase average contributions

• Draft solicitation communications, including presentations, senior leadership materials, recruitment messaging, website content, invitations, talking points and other materials

• Lead CATPAC fundraising and recruitment efforts - based on yearly goals set by the Senior Vice President, Global Government and Corporate Affairs

• Lead PAC Champion recruitment, training, and engagement

• Disburse more than $1.5M a cycle in PAC funds to state and federal candidates who support policy issues affecting the company and its business objectives, including directing a rigorous candidate vetting process to ensure compliance

• Partner with the federal and state government affairs teams to draft a disbursements budget, identify political opportunities and implement a plan to support the federal and state team strategies

• Manage the CATPAC Steering Committee, by-laws, regular audit processes, internal procedures, and other governance matters to ensure sound practices

• Serve as PAC Assistant Treasurer and manage outside vendors to prepare timely and accurate reports to the Federal Election Commission and state election commissions

• Communicate effectively and continually with contributors, the business, the Steering Committee and PAC Champions to advance the PAC and government affairs strategies

• Direct the PAC charitable matching gifts program - PACMATCH

Lobbying

• Support federal affairs strategy and team to develop relationships and serve as a liaison with Congress, the Administration, coalitions and industry associations composed of companies with similar interests and viewpoints on important matters, leveraging them in support of company priorities

• Proactively represent CATPAC and Caterpillar before elected officials and candidates for office, present enterprise interests before policymakers and be an advocate for key business priorities

Grassroots and Facility Visits

• Direct the development and deployment of an innovative grassroots education and engagement strategy to better engage and mobilize employee advocates in campaigns to complement the government relations strategy in the U.S.

• Oversee the production of timely and relevant communications on key public policy issues - including maintaining the political engagement website

• Develop, guide and execute grasstops and employee, dealer and supplier grassroots mobilizations to legislators in support of public policy priorities that align with business objectives

• Boost employee political engagement through "Get Out the Vote" initiatives across the U.S.

• Preemptively engage company leaders, facility managers and PAC supporters in outreach and relationship-building with elected officials and facilitate opportunities for participation in events with elected officials and political candidates

• Plan and support visits by elected officials and candidates to business sites to meet with CATPAC members and company leaders

Corporate Political Disclosures

• Responsible for political spending data collection and analysis in partnership with internal partners

• Draft corporate political disclosures and responses

• Track emerging disclosure related trends to advise on Caterpillar's strategic approach and inform decision-making

• Assess, secure and expand use of data and make recommendations related to corporate political disclosure reporting

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree plus 10-12 years of progressive experience with a demonstrated proficiency in specified functional areas

• Proven experience in managing and growing a corporate or large trade association PAC

• Previous governmental and lobbying experience, particularly in a legislative body, trade association, advocacy organization or political campaign is required

• Strong written and oral communications skills, with ability to interface with all levels of management from the CEO and senior leaders to entry level employees; strong interpersonal skills are required

• Extensive knowledge of PAC management and advocacy programs; strong knowledge of federal and state laws governing PACs and advocacy is required

• Ability to manage and work in a team environment on multiple projects

• Self-starter with a bias for action who can manage time and multi-task effectively in a proactive and innovate way is a plus

• Ability to occasionally travel domestically

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is Washington D.C.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

• Sponsorship is not available

• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

Summary Pay Range:

$142,080.00 - $213,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

_*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ .

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

October 15, 2024 - November 3, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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