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PAC Administrator/Legislative Research Assistant

SAIC is looking for a PAC Administrator/Legislative Research Assistant within the Corporate Government Affairs department.

Responsibilities will include:

Political Action Committee (PAC) responsibilities:

• Manage the administration of the SAIC Voluntary Political Action Committee (VPAC)

• Create, plan and implement the VPAC solicitation campaign

• Ensure all VPAC activities are in compliance with applicable election laws

• Manage disbursement of all PAC contributions in conjunction with office of the SAIC Treasurer

• Establish annual budget for VPAC contributions in conjunction with the PAC Board; responsible for tracking budget

• Represent the VPAC as needed before all levels of employees

• Deliver PAC presentations to various eligible employees around the country and VPAC Board Members

• Create and produce internal VPAC reports, newsletters and analyses

• Plan and coordinate fundraising events for the VPAC; maintain tracking system for fundraising events

• Plan and prepare for VPAC board meetings and VPAC receptions

• Maintain data base of VPAC contributors

• Update and maintain the VPAC website

• Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of the office goals and objectives

Legislative Research responsibilities:

• Provide legislative research and track legislation as required

Required Skills:

• Minimum three years work-related experience as PAC administrator in a corporate government relations environment

• Knowledge of and ability to apply federal requirements for political activity disclosure and reporting

• Understanding of political and legislative processes

• Effective research experience is required

• Strong project management/coordination a must

• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask independently and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making

• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to work and contribute in a highly collaborative, team environment

• Excellent working knowledge of computer databases, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint

• Experience with VOCUS or other PAC database system

• Ability to travel when needed

Education: BA/BS degree with a background in communication and/or political science preferred but comparable accomplishments in PAC administration and/or corporate government relations will be considered.

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of $10.1 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to Solutions®

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 03/08/10