Federal Policy Lead

The Center for AI Safety Action Fund (CAIS AF) is a nonpartisan advocacy organization dedicated to advancing public policies that maintain U.S. leadership in AI and protect against AI-related national security threats. Alongside our sister organization, the Center for AI Safety (CAIS), we tackle the toughest AI issues with a mix of technical, societal and policy solutions. CAIS is a leading research and field-building organization on a mission to reduce societal-scale risks from AI.

The Federal Policy Lead at CAIS AF is a pivotal role that involves steering and managing the organization's Federal policy work. This position requires a strategic mindset and the ability to navigate complex policy landscapes. For 2024-2025, this may include working to maintain U.S. leadership in AI chip manufacturing, compute governance, preventing malicious use of AI, and securing funding for key government agencies.

• Set and implement the strategy for CAIS AF's policy priorities and goals in partnership with the Director of Federal Affairs and Public Policy.
• Monitor and analyze legislation, administrative or regulatory activity, or other government-led initiatives at all levels that could be of potential impact to CAIS AF.
• Draft policy analysis documents for policymakers.
• Prioritize and respond to government RFI's, public or inbound requests from policymakers and others.
• Liaise with CAIS to ensure alignment on advocacy, policy priorities, and related activities between the organizations.
• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of global and USG regulatory environments.
• Prepare members of CAIS AF staff to meet with Congress, employees of federal agencies, and so forth to give technical advice on policy. This includes developing written policy materials.
• Organize events to bring together different stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, or STEM degree; Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in a technology company, government, NGO or similar organization managing technology policy issues, including AI.
• 5+ years of experience in policy development and implementation.
• Experience working closely with technical teams and the ability to understand technical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Health, dental, vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Competitive PTO
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching.
• Personalized ergonomic technology set-up.
• Access to some of the top talent working on technical and conceptual research in the space.

• The salary range for this role is $160,000-180,000 and is located in Washington DC.

The Center of AI Safety Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Some studies have found that a higher percentage of women and underrepresented minority candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. The Center for AI Safety Action Fund values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by the position but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!