diff --git a/redesign/importing/import-groups.py b/redesign/importing/import-groups.py
index 0477077cc..c9165c602 100755
--- a/redesign/importing/import-groups.py
+++ b/redesign/importing/import-groups.py
@@ -74,6 +74,13 @@ secretariat_group.state = state_names["active"]
 secretariat_group.type = type_names["ietf"]
 secretariat_group.save()
 
+# create RSOC for use with roles
+rsoc_group, _ = Group.objects.get_or_create(acronym="rsoc")
+rsoc_group.name = "RFC Series Oversight Committee"
+rsoc_group.state = state_names["active"]
+rsoc_group.type = type_names["ietf"]
+rsoc_group.save()
+
 system = Person.objects.get(name="(System)")