Senior Specialist, Political and External Affairs

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

Specialist, Political & External Affairs

The Specialist, Political & External Affairs will be responsible for supporting the growth, development, and maintenance of PMI’s political engagement and civil society infrastructure in the U.S. The qualified candidate will be part of a team helping to scale a brand-new program and initiatives in a constantly changing political and regulatory environment. This role requires an understanding of the U.S. political landscape, elections, and campaign finance law. The incumbent will manage multiple workstreams and regularly liaise with stakeholders across and outside the organization to support PMI’s External Affairs objectives.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills, understand the political and election process, take an agile approach to problem-solving, and bring new ideas to the table to meet PMI’s External Affairs goals in the United States.

Your ‘day to day’:

Provide administrative, operational, and strategic support for priority projects of the External Affairs and Political Engagement team, including:

– **Swedish Match NA LLC PAC, our company Political Action Committee**
– Manage and maintain the Aristotle 360 database.
– Deputize PAC fundraising strategy and ongoing contributor maintenance across operating companies.
– Deputize PAC disbursement efforts, advise on election dates and the political landscape.
– Assist with SMNA LLC PAC Board of Directors and PAC activities as needed.
– Assist with PAC events and PAC fundraising events as needed.

– **Corporate political contribution program**
– Manage incoming contribution requests and ensure their timely, compliant processing.
– Assist with contribution delivery, monitoring, and associated database management.
– Assist with reporting and research as needed.

– **DC civil society engagement**
– Assist with planning and managing events, invoicing, and contribution processing as needed.
– Flag opportunities for colleagues and stakeholders, track RSVPs, and cover events as needed.
– Be a resource to the External Affairs team to support civil society objectives.

– Engage with DC-based groups for advocacy professionals, including NABPAC, the Public Affairs Council, and others as appropriate.

– Other duties as assigned.

Who we’re looking for:

– Bachelor’s Degree.
– 2+ years of experience in PAC Administration, political fundraising, compliance, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
– Familiarity with campaign finance law, FEC regulations, and political compliance.
– Experienced computer and software knowledge; experience with Aristotle 360 database and Excel a plus.
– Demonstrated ability to work in diverse political climates and engage with EA leadership.
– Excellent project management skills with great attention to detail; highly organized.
– Strong oral and written communication skills.
– Self-motivated individual who is also a team player with a high level of professionalism and emotional intelligence.
– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Annual Base Salary Range

$94,400-$128,800

What we offer

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!

We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.

– Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
– Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
– Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provide endless opportunities to progress.
– Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About PMI

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.

Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate, and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives.

In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products, and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA.

For more information, please visit:
– //www.pmi.com/us
– www.pmiscience.com

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