Associate, Research

Department/Region: PGA

Location: Washington, DC

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel Reports To: Senior Vice President, PGA

Version Date: June 2022

Summary AIPAC’s mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring, and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. Our focus is clear: We come to work every day motivated to keep America strong and Israel secure.

The Associate, Research will provide research support on issues related to Israel, Iran, and the broader Middle East to senior Policy and Government Affairs (“PGA”) staff. He/she will report to the Director of Research and work under the general supervision of the Policy and Government Affairs Director(s).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct, research and analyze news and current events, compile requested information, maintain subject issue files, and draft related papers, memos, etc., as directed by senior PGA staff.
• Participate in compiling a daily news digest and other key information documents.
• Track legislation as required.
• Attend Congressional hearings, press conferences, public forum discussions, etc., and memorialize in writing the issues covered at such events.
• Provide basic administrative support to senior PGA staff.
• Remain current on AIPAC’s legislative and policy agenda and serve as a resource for Congressional and AIPAC staff regarding those issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree and/or commensurate experience
• 1+ years’ experience in research, Legislative, Congressional, Executive Branch, academic, or relevant private-sector Middle East experience preferred
• Ability to conduct thorough research and draft related work products, track legislation, and memorialize in writing events attended, such as Congressional hearings, press conferences, etc.
• Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship
• Strong writing ability required.
• Be available to work 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Ability to multi-task, working in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Full competencies in the Microsoft Office Suite.

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $52,000.00 and $58,000.00 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.

Posting Instructions

• Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
• If applying for more than one position, please use the Attachment function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
• Please use your legal name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).

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.