Aipn The Vice President of Government Affairs leads Senate engagement and co-leads legislative strategy to advance AI policy priorities. This senior role requires deep Senate relationships and expertise in bipartisan coalition building.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with Senate leadership, committee chairs, ranking members, and key staff on relevant committees (Commerce/Science/Transportation, Armed Services, Intelligence, Judiciary, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Foreign Relations, Appropriations).
Serve as AIPN's primary point of contact for half of Senate offices on AI governance questions.
Organize briefings, roundtables, and meetings with Senate members on AI policy issues.
Provide real-time intelligence on floor schedules, committee markups, and amendment opportunities.
Develop and execute Senate-specific legislative strategies around AGI preparedness, frontier AI safety, and national security.
Coordinate with the President of Government Affairs to ensure coherent bicameral strategy.
Identify and capitalize on legislative windows, including appropriations, NDAA, and authorization bills.
Build bipartisan coalitions across national security, civil liberties, and responsible industry stakeholders.
Draft bill language, amendments, hearing questions, testimony, and talking points in collaboration with AIPN's policy team.
Produce policy memos and briefing materials tailored to Senate audiences.
Craft messaging that frames AI safety through national security, economic resilience, and democratic governance lenses as appropriate.
8+ years in federal government affairs, lobbying, or senior Senate staff roles.
Qualification
Strong understanding of Senate rulesExperience with technologyBachelor's degreeSenior staff experience (LDAdvanced degree in lawLocationCompensation
Required
Proven track record advancing complex technology, national security, or regulatory legislation through the Senate.
Strong understanding of Senate rules, procedures, and strategic opportunities.
Experience with technology, AI, national security, or related policy areas.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree.
Senior staff experience (LD, CoS, Staff Director) on Senate Commerce, Armed Services, Intelligence, Judiciary, or Homeland Security Committees.
Direct experience with appropriations process, NDAA, and other major legislative vehicles.
Track record building bipartisan coalitions on technology or national security issues.
Advanced degree in law, public policy, international relations, or related field.
Familiarity with AI safety concepts and the technical dimensions of AI governance.
