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AIPAC · 1 day ago

Vice President, PGA

AIPAC is a prominent organization focused on policy and government affairs, seeking a Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs. The role involves building relationships with Congress and the Executive Branch, managing legislative agendas, and leading initiatives to enhance U.S.-Israel cooperation.

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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

Qualification

Policy advocacy experienceGovernment relations experienceLegislative process understandingStaff management experienceAnalytic skillsCommunications skillsU.S.-Israel relationship commitmentIsraeli politicsMulti-tasking abilityAttention to detailCreative thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
10+ years of policy, government relations, advocacy, or other relevant experience
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

Preferred

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

Benefits

AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package.

Company

AIPAC

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AIPAC is an American lobby for the independence of the Israeli state.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Elliot Brandt
Vice CEO
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Suzanne Kinzer
Chief Financial Officer
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