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Senior Director, PGA
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AIPAC .
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.
Job Duties & 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 as 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.
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Advanced degree preferred.
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 professionals and lay leadership or with their equivalents in other settings.
Attention to detail.
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $131,000.00 and $150,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three days. AIPAC is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Please provide cover letter with resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered. If applying for more than one position, please use the 'Attachments' function to attach a position‑specific cover letter. Please use your legal name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).
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Senior Director, PGA
role at
AIPAC .
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.
Job Duties & 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 as 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.
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Advanced degree preferred.
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 professionals and lay leadership or with their equivalents in other settings.
Attention to detail.
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $131,000.00 and $150,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three days. AIPAC is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Please provide cover letter with resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered. If applying for more than one position, please use the 'Attachments' function to attach a position‑specific cover letter. Please use your legal name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).
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