Director, Political Engagement & PAC, Government Affairs
Gilead Sciences
10 hours ago
On-site
Washington, DC
$205,615 - $266,090 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to increase employee engagement and expand participation in the Gilead PAC (PAC campaigns, employee solicitations, enhanced communications, PAC ambassador programs).
- Prepare meeting agendas, performance reports, KPI dashboards, and recommendations for PAC Board marketing, fundraising, and disbursement strategies.
- Draft PAC communications (newsletters, presentation materials, intranet content).
- Manage day-to-day PAC operations, including donor database, disbursements, governance, and vendors.
- Supervise the PAC budget, track expenditures, and engage with financial institutions.
- Prepare and file compliance materials (FEC and applicable state reports); collaborate with legal partners/outside counsel to ensure adherence to campaign-finance, pay-to-play, and ethics rules.
- Work with consultants and law firms to ensure lobbying disclosure compliance.
- Represent the Gilead PAC at political events and fundraisers (may require travel and evening/weekend availability).
- Collaborate with Government Affairs leadership on strategic initiatives to improve engagement with federal and state lawmakers.
Qualifications
- 12 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or related field, or 10 years with a Master’s in these fields.
- 6–8+ years in PAC management, political compliance, or campaign/committee operations (corporate PAC experience preferred).
- Experience working with federal/state lobbying teams and aligning PAC giving with corporate policy priorities.
- Knowledge of FEC regulations and state/local campaign-finance rules; proficiency with PAC databases and reporting tools.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement; sound judgment in dynamic political environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Data visualization and analytics for PAC performance reporting/forecasting.
- Experience with Excel and cloud-based systems for accounting, budget, and financial processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Location: Washington, DC (in-office); occasional travel and evening/weekend events.
Benefits (as stated)
- Paid time off and a benefits package including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary).
Application Instructions
- Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase employee engagement and expand participation in the Gilead PAC (PAC campaigns, employee solicitations, enhanced communications, PAC ambassador programs).
- Prepare meeting agendas, performance reports, KPI dashboards, and recommendations for PAC Board marketing, fundraising, and disbursement strategies.
- Draft PAC communications (newsletters, presentation materials, intranet content).
- Manage day-to-day PAC operations, including donor database, disbursements, governance, and vendors.
- Supervise the PAC budget, track expenditures, and engage with financial institutions.
- Prepare and file compliance materials (FEC and applicable state reports); collaborate with legal partners/outside counsel to ensure adherence to campaign-finance, pay-to-play, and ethics rules.
- Work with consultants and law firms to ensure lobbying disclosure compliance.
- Represent the Gilead PAC at political events and fundraisers (may require travel and evening/weekend availability).
- Collaborate with Government Affairs leadership on strategic initiatives to improve engagement with federal and state lawmakers.
Qualifications
- 12 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, or related field, or 10 years with a Master’s in these fields.
- 6–8+ years in PAC management, political compliance, or campaign/committee operations (corporate PAC experience preferred).
- Experience working with federal/state lobbying teams and aligning PAC giving with corporate policy priorities.
- Knowledge of FEC regulations and state/local campaign-finance rules; proficiency with PAC databases and reporting tools.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement; sound judgment in dynamic political environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Data visualization and analytics for PAC performance reporting/forecasting.
- Experience with Excel and cloud-based systems for accounting, budget, and financial processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Location: Washington, DC (in-office); occasional travel and evening/weekend events.
Benefits (as stated)
- Paid time off and a benefits package including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary).
Application Instructions
- Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.