Political Action Committee and Government Affairs Manager

Career Area:Government AffairsJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.It's More Than a Job, It's a Career (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)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%

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

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

About CaterpillarCaterpillar 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:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.#LIPosting Dates:October 14, 2024 - November 3, 2024Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .