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
Assistant Director for Policy and Governmental Affairs- Homeland Security
Department
Policy and Governmental Affairs
Office
National Headquarters
Roles and Responsibilities
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Guide development and implementation of a comprehensive government affairs strategy to promote U.S.-Israel Homeland Security cooperation that includes the following: research and analyses; support for congressional lobbying; executive branch outreach; coordination as necessary with relevant third-party groups, organizations, and associations; and a membership education plan.
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Maintain ongoing contact with governmental or congressional offices for which the Assistant Director has been assigned responsibility.
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Remain current on issues within the area of Homeland Security and serve as a resource regarding those issues for executive branch officials, Members of Congress, their staff, the AIPAC staff and AIPAC members.
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Draft talking points, memos, and create presentations for a variety of audiences, covering AIPAC's legislative and policy agenda.
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Occasionally speak at AIPAC events and third-party forums, discussing a particular area of expertise in addition to AIPAC's broader policy agenda.
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Effectively manage staff as necessary.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Comprehensive knowledge of the policy-making and legislative processes.
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Subject area expertise regarding Homeland Security issues and general knowledge of Mideast issues.
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Extensive experience with policy research, development and analysis.
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Knowledge of the laws, regulations and rules governing lobbying the Legislative and Executive branches.
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Experience advocating policy positions.
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Ability to make presentations to large audiences and represent the organization in public forums.
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Ability to develop contacts, as needed, among private groups including think-tanks and research institutions.
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Ability to draft talking points and policy memos, and create presentations covering AIPAC's policy agenda.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under considerable pressure and tight deadlines.
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Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of governmental or relevant private-sector experience with a history of progressively more responsible positions.
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Must have an undergraduate degree from accredited college or university. Masters or professional degree strongly preferred.
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Full competencies in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Reports to
Directors of PGA
No phone calls please.
AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
