Policy Director

Required

• Demonstrated experience (at least five years) in a policymaking role on Capitol Hill or in the executive branch, with a strong command of federal institutions and the processes that move policy.
• Deep, credible relationships in Congress and the executive branch, particularly with Appropriations and Armed Services staff or members.
• Experience leading policy initiatives and managing policy staff, consultants, or lobbyists, including organizing and supporting engagements for senior principals.
• Substantial understanding of emerging AI policy, regulation, and legislation, together with the ability to learn technical alignment research well enough to explain its implications accurately.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal judgment. You can brief a principal, work through language with a staffer, and have a productive conversation with an engineer.
• A strong track record of working effectively across technical, communications, legal, and operations teams, with the organization and persistence to move from strategy to detailed execution.
• A serious commitment to advancing alignment science and the responsible development and deployment of powerful AI.
• This role is based in Washington, DC. It may involve frequent travel for stakeholder meetings and events.