AIPAC is a registered domestic lobby whose principal mission is to work with Congress on legislation that strengthens the relationship between the United States and Israel.
Title
Sr. Analyst and Deputy Director for PGA (Planning)
Department
Policy and Government Affairs
Office
National Headquarters
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive analysis and help develop long and mid-range policy initiatives in furtherance of AIPAC's mission.
- Participate actively in the development of AIPAC’s overall policy agenda.
- Maintain ongoing contact with executive branch and think tank officials
- Coordinate on an ongoing basis with Directors and other Deputy Directors in the development of overall AIPAC policy and specific initiatives.
- Provide leadership insight on a broad range of issues and serve as a resource regarding those issues for Members of Congress, their staff, Executive-branch officials, AIPAC staff, AIPAC members, and others as necessary.
- Speak at AIPAC events and third-party forums.
- Delegate responsibilities to and oversee the functioning of subordinate staff pursuing particular initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of the policy and legislative processes.
- Extensive experience with policy research, development, and analysis.
- Knowledge of the lU. S. government policy and decision-making process.
- Must be a strategic thinker, accomplished planner, and outstanding writer, able to understand and help shape AIPAC’s policy.
- Ability to make presentations to large audiences and represent the organization in public forums.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under considerable pressure and tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations and rules governing lobbying the U. S. government.
- Minimum of seven years of governmental or academic experience, or combination of both, with a history of progressively more responsible positions.
- Minimum of a Master's or professional degree in addition to an undergraduate degree from accredited colleges or universities. Ph.D. or equivalent preferred
Reports to
Director(s) for Policy and Government Affairs
AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
