Specific Job Description    Position reports to the Vice President for Federal and State Government Relations & PAC Affairs. Supports LDA compliance, internal audit and record keeping of LM lobbying activity, filing of LM data for lobbying disclosure, and development of training materials for industry best practices. Position works in close coordination with the Senior Manager for Federal and State Government Relations & PAC Affairs to support PAC related activity.  This position will be located in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities include:

LDA Issues

Maintaining detailed records for all LM lobbyists to ensure accurate accounting of lobbying activity, time spent on lobbying, and associated costs

Supporting the filing of all necessary documents with the Congress and responses to government agencies regarding LDA compliance

Responding to periodic audits of the Wash Ops Legislative Team and other LM personnel to ensure full compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act and Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

Development of materials and guidance to communicate with Wash Ops personnel on actions necessary for LDA compliance.

PAC Issues

Tracking federal and state political fundraisers and requests for LMEPAC support

Data entry into the Vocus System to track LMEPAC disbursements and receipts

Scheduling LMEPAC breakfast and lunch meetings with key Members of Congress

Responding to periodic audits of LMEPAC

Supporting meetings of the LMEPAC Board of Directors

Managing the LMEPAC gift program

Tracking Congressional primaries

Updating LMEPAC promotional materials

Managing LMEPAC outreach, direct mailings, communications and logistics for presentations

Managing related community affairs activities
Required skills    Prior experience with corporate audits, basic accounting, PAC management and FEC rules, as well as familiarity with federal and state legislative and regulatory process.

Must be detail-oriented, highly motivated and able to perform multiple tasks in pressure situations.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be a team player.

Must have knowledge of the defense/aerospace industry and a strong interest in politics.
Desired skills    Capitol Hill experience
Typical Minimums    Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.

To apply, please go to http://bit.ly/GovtRelationsRepSr or email resume to jobs.lmc@lmco.com