Congressional Relations Director

Reports to: Chief Policy Officer

Location: On-site in Washington, D.C.

Staff reporting to this position: None

Salary Range: $180,000 to $200,000

About This Role:

Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI) seeks a Congressional Relations Director to support the organization’s federal policy and congressional engagement strategy. Reporting to the Chief Policy Officer, the Director helps research and shape DMFI’s legislative priorities, manage congressional relationships on Capitol Hill, and advance Democratic support for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship.

The Director works closely with the Chief Policy Officer and senior leadership to translate policy objectives into effective advocacy, legislative engagement, and political impact, while supporting day-to-day policy execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Congressional, Policy & Legislative Strategy

• Help manage congressional contacts regarding policy and legislative matters
• Support development and execution of DMFI’s congressional and federal policy agenda
• Monitor and analyze legislation, letters, votes, and committee activity related to Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship
• Provide policy analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
• Prepare DMFI leadership for meetings, briefings, and congressional engagements

Member Tracking & Political Analysis

• Ensure effective tracking of Member positions and alignments on key votes, letters, and public statements across the House and Senate
• Monitor key committees and caucuses, including Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Appropriations
• Produce concise internal summaries of hearings and legislative developments

Programming & External Engagement

• Support congressional briefings, Hill working groups, and staff engagement programs
• Summarize policy briefings, coalition meetings, and external convenings

Advocacy & Cross-Team Coordination

• Support advocacy campaigns, including helping develop and disseminate targeted outreach and action alerts
• Work closely with communications, political, and development teams to ensure alignment across policy, messaging, and strategy
• Support day-to-day policy operations and team coordination
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Democratic Majority for Israel

We are proud Democrats who believe a vital component of the Democratic Party’s vision and values has been the commitment to a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, rooted in shared values and common interests. Democratic Majority for Israel works to maintain and strengthen support for the U.S.-Israel alliance by providing resources to elected officials, candidates, and the public, while advocating for our progressive values as proud pro-Israel Democrats.

100% employer premium paid health, dental, vision. Vacation, sick, PTO days, 401K

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6-10 years of experience on Capitol Hill, in government relations, or in policy or advocacy roles
• Knowledge of congressional procedure and Democratic caucus dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex political relationships and sensitive issues
• Strong writing, briefing, and verbal communication skills
• Background in foreign policy or national security policy

What We’re Looking For

• Sound political judgment and discretion
• Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day execution
• Comfort representing the organization in political and policy settings
• Strong alignment with Democratic values and DMFI’s mission
• Familiarity using legislative tracking tools like Quorum, Politico Pro, or CQ Roll Call