US Congressional Lead, Global Affairs

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and advance engagement with the U.S. Congress.
• Build and manage relationships with House and Senate lawmakers and staff, particularly Republican stakeholders in the federal government.
• Support meetings, briefings, hearings, and other Congressional engagements.
• Facilitate collaboration with civil society and industry partners.
• Shape strategic initiatives and policy documents related to AI.
• Prepare organizational leaders for engagements with government officials.
• Represent the organization in private and public forums.
• Work cross-functionally with communications, policy, and legal teams.
• Align diverse internal and external partners and execute through rapid analysis, decision, and action cycles.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience working with Republicans in the U.S. federal government, particularly the legislative branch.
• Credibility and demonstrated knowledge of U.S. government institutions and processes.
• Understanding of AI-related policy issues, legislative debates, and regulatory processes.
• Extensive technology policy experience, including work with the Commerce, Judiciary, and/or Appropriations Committees.
• Experience managing private-sector and civil-society relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences.
• Sound judgment, integrity, organization, adaptability, and self-direction.
• Willingness to travel frequently for stakeholder meetings and events.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep familiarity with emerging AI technologies in the U.S. Congressional context.
• Experience building coalitions across industry and civil society.
• Passion for technology and thoughtful understanding of its societal risks and impact.