Senior Director, PGA

AIPAC•Washington, DC

12d•$131,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director for Policy and Government Affairs will serve as one of AIPAC’s registered lobbyists. The individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch and with the broader Washington, D.C. policy community to support and promote AIPAC’s legislative and policy agenda. S/he will also manage an issue-specific portfolio under the supervision and guidance of PGA leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
6+ years of policy, government relations, advocacy or other relevant experience
Prior work on Capitol Hill or in the Executive Branch strongly preferred
Understanding of the legislative process and the intersection between policy and politics
Familiarity with Israeli history and politics and American policy in the Middle East
Strong analytic and communications skills, able to articulate complex concepts in a concise and compelling manner
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think creatively and execute successfully
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team environment with tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work with senior AIPAC professional and lay leadership or with their equivalents in other settings
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Prior work on Capitol Hill or in the Executive Branch strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with members of Congress, congressional staff, Executive Branch officials and other policy professionals in Washington, D.C. in support and promotion of AIPAC’s comprehensive legislative and policy agenda
Independently identify opportunities and develop key initiatives to strengthen U.S.-Israel cooperation in assigned areas. Such areas could include national security/foreign policy, defense, cyber, energy or economics
Independently devise and promote policy campaigns in the above areas under the guidance of PGA leadership
Prepare written materials for use with internal and external audiences
Speak at AIPAC events, as required
Other duties as assigned