# National Security Policy, Senior Manager

**Company:** [Scale AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scale-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $170k – $205k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Policy Strategy, Defense Policy, National Security, Government Relations, Stakeholder Management, Legislative Analysis, Regulatory Monitoring, Rulemaking, Briefing Materials, Policy Research, Department Of Defense, Ppbe, Trade Associations, Standards Bodies, Executive Branch
**Posted:** 2026-08-12

> Supports national security policy strategy and engagement with the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, Congress, and the Administration. The role requires 5–8 years of defense or technology policy experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Support AI policy engagement with the national security apparatus.
- Work with the Public Sector Business Unit to shape and support programs at the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and beyond, including funding lines, requirements, and other business-growth priorities.
- Contribute to the formation and execution of policy strategy and priorities.
- Coordinate internal collaboration with the Public Sector Business Unit, including workflow improvements and templates and playbooks for recurring processes.
- Prepare briefing materials, memos, and talking points for senior leader and external engagements.
- Own stakeholder and relationship tracking, including post-engagement follow-through.
- Provide administrative support for external consultants, advisors, executive engagements, and travel.
- Draft recurring internal updates and synthesized analysis on policy announcements, legislative changes, and national security developments.
- Develop and maintain a national security policy calendar and roadmap covering PPBE timelines, Department of Defense budget and program decision points, senior leadership transitions, and other executive branch actions.
- Support engagements with industry trade associations, think tanks, and other external groups.
- Monitor policy and regulatory changes for potential business impact.

## Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in defense policy, government, defense technology, or the broader defense industry.
- Experience contributing to or supporting consensus-building at trade associations, standards bodies, or similar venues.
- Experience supporting company responses to rulemakings, requests for comment, or similar processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical experience such as research or peer-reviewed publication, covering technology policy within government, working at a technical executive-branch government agency, or working in the technology sector.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

## Nice to Have
- Experience working in a startup environment or technology company.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $170,400–$205,000 USD.
- Eligible roles may include equity compensation, subject to Board of Directors approval.
- Benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; a learning and development stipend; generous paid time off; and, for eligible roles, a commuter stipend.

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