Senior Director, PGA

American Israel Public Affairs Committee; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2 days/week

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is seeking a Senior Director for Policy and Government Affairs to lead relationships with Congress, the Executive Branch, and Washington policy communities in support of AIPAC’s legislative agenda.

The role will manage an issue-specific portfolio under PGA leadership, identify opportunities to strengthen U.S.–Israel cooperation, and develop policy campaigns across national security, foreign policy, defense, cyber, energy, or economics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of policy, government relations, advocacy or related experience; Capitol Hill or Executive Branch experience preferred.
• Understanding of the legislative process and the policy/politics intersection.
• Familiarity with Israeli history, Middle East policy, and American policy.
• Strong analytic and communications skills; ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to take initiative, think creatively and execute; work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Congress, staff, Executive Branch officials and other policy professionals.
• Identify opportunities and develop initiatives to strengthen U.S.–Israel cooperation in assigned areas.
• Devise and promote policy campaigns under PGA leadership guidance.
• Prepare written materials for internal and external audiences.
• Speak at AIPAC events as required.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy experience

Government relations

Capitol Hill

Strategic communications

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Category: Policy and Government Affairs

Requisition Number: SENIO002081

• Posted : May 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Washington, DC 20001, USA

Description

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 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.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 professional and lay leadership or with their equivalents in other settings;

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. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and AIPAC reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as deemed appropriate.

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