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.