Manager of Political Affairs

Manager of Political Affairs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/University degree required
• 5+ years of Government Relations, Public Affairs or Political experience, or equivalent, including at least 3 years managing a corporate or trade association PAC
• Strong understanding of FEC campaign finance rules and regulations as they relate to corporations
• Experience creating and maintaining accurate budgets, schedules and timelines for projects
• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and Firm related tools (Slack) and PAC Management Tools
• Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English is required
• Excellent skillset across relevant communication service lines and platforms (e.g., external/internal comms, media relations, events, executive comms)
• Outstanding communication skills across formats (e.g., written, verbal/presentation, digital-ready content) and ability to apply them to develop and execute a strategy across portfolio of communications channels
• Ability to manage various projects simultaneously and work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced and ambiguous operating environment, while driving for quality implementation and excellence
• Excellent ability to influence colleagues, and manage needs of different stakeholders (including relevant senior leaders)
• Outstanding critical reasoning and problem-solving skills, including ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
• Ability to create psychological safety and inclusion within teams, enabling a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of McKinsey’s Political Action Committee (PAC), including managing fundraisers, processing contributions, and handling the disbursement of funds as approved by the PAC Board
• Establish both short- and long-term goals, creating and executing strategies and communication plans to drive engagement and growth
• Develop recognition programs to enhance contributions, retain donors, and drive higher levels of engagement
• Provide staffing and support for monthly PAC Governance Board meetings and annual PAC Board meetings, including coordinating schedules, drafting agendas, preparing meeting materials, and generating report-outs
• Track all contribution requests and ensure that records of disbursements are up to date
• Collaborate with the Head of Public Affairs and Public Affairs Directors to design, execute, and coordinate PAC-sponsored fundraising events through engaging senior executives and elected officials
• Manage all aspects of PAC-related compliance, including Federal Election Commission filings, tax filings, audits, and other disclosure requirements
• Manage relationships with external consultants and vendors
• Represent the Firm at select political events, amplifying McKinsey’s insights and values, while also initiating and managing special campaigns aimed at strengthening the Firm’s relationships with elected officials and policymakers

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.