State Government Affairs Lead (Northeast Region)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, local government representatives, and key stakeholders across Northeast states (New York, Pennsylvania, and others).
• Serve as primary representative of OpenAI’s policy interests in the Northeast and shape regional strategies to advance policy goals.
• Shape strategic initiatives and policy documents, prepare OpenAI leaders for government engagements, represent OpenAI in forums.
• Collaborate with civil society and industry partners, advise internal teams on state/local opportunities, risks, and policy developments.
• Execute strategic advocacy, regulatory engagement, stakeholder coordination, and policy development with focus on building relationships.

Requirements

• Deep familiarity with state and local government policies and processes, particularly impacting AI, energy, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
• Strategic coalition builder and campaign manager who thrives on cross-functional collaboration and public-private partnerships.
• Highly organized, accountable, capable of leading complex campaigns across multiple stakeholders.
• Passionate about responsible AI adoption and its intersection with economic growth, energy systems, and infrastructure.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. political system, especially state governments, and AI-related policy issues.
• Experience advocating at state government level and managing consultants.
• Strong experience in technology policy.
• Track record working with cross-functional teams (engineering, research) and aligning diverse partners.
• Sound judgment, outstanding integrity, ability to execute in fast environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills for complex technical/policy concepts.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, project management skills.
• Genuine care about technology's societal impact; previous AI work and technical AI expertise a plus.

Note: Role requires frequent travel throughout Northeast region. Relocation assistance offered.