Political Programs Manager – Government Affairs

**Job Classification:**
**Marketing & Communications – Communications**

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

The role reports to the **Head of U.S. Government Affairs** and will be based in **Washington, DC** or **Newark, NJ**. 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.

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### 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.
* Serve as the 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 an as-needed basis.

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### What You Will Need

* Minimum **3 years’ 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 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 regulations pertaining to corporate political engagement.
* Knowledge of **Campaign Finance laws**, 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, recognizing 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.

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### What We Offer You

* Prudential is required by state-specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The **salary range** for this role is **$114,500 to $188,900**. Specific pricing may vary within this range based on geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
* Market-competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
* Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
* 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
* Company-funded pension plan.
* Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 per year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing.
* Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
* Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
* Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

> To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit [Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers](https://www.prudential.com/careers). Some benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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