Vice President, PGA

AIPAC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2 days/week

Competitive benefits

Job summary

AIPAC seeks a Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs to serve as one of its registered lobbyists. The role will build relationships on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch and with Washington policy community to advance AIPAC’s legislative agenda.

You will lead initiatives, supervise staff, prepare materials, speak at events, and manage a policy portfolio under PGA leadership. This is a hybrid, Washington, DC-based senior leadership position with a competitive base salary and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of policy, government relations, advocacy, or related experience.
• Prior staff management experience.
• Understanding of the legislative process and the policy-politics intersection.
• Commitment to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.
• Familiarity with Israeli politics and Middle East policy.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Congress leadership and key committees.
• Engage with the Executive Branch and Washington policy community to advance AIPAC’s agenda.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen U.S.-Israel cooperation in assigned areas.
• Independently devise and promote policy campaigns.
• Prepare materials for internal and external audiences; speak at events.
• Supervise staff as appropriate; handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy analysis

Executive communication

Leadership/management

Capitol Hill experience

Strategic advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Vice President 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, including leadership and key committee chairs in support and promotion of AIPAC’s comprehensive legislative agenda;

• Build and maintain strong relationships in the Executive Branch and with other policy professionals in Washington, D.C. in support and promotion of AIPAC’s policy agenda;

• Lead efforts to develop key initiatives to strengthen U.S.-Israel cooperation in assigned areas. Such areas could include national security/foreign policy, appropriations, defense, energy, economics; or other areas as needed.
• Independently devise and promote policy campaigns in the above areas;
• Prepare written materials for use with internal and external audiences;
• Speak at AIPAC events, as required;
• Supervise staff, as appropriate;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Advanced degree preferred;
• 10+ years of policy, government relations, advocacy, or other relevant experience; Prior work on Capitol Hill or in the Executive Branch strongly preferred.
• Prior staff management experience
• Understanding of the legislative process and the intersection between policy and politics;
• Commitment to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship
• 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;
• Ability to supervise other staff, as required;
• Attention to detail.

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $200,000.00 and $262,000.00 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.

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