AI and National Security Lead

Aisafety; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 133,869 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Standard employee benefits

Job summary

Aisafety is seeking an AI & National Security Lead to analyze how AI interacts with national security concerns, especially in Washington, DC. This position requires a Master’s degree and relevant experience in researching existential risks and engaging with policy stakeholders.

The candidate will develop informative materials for policymakers and the media while crafting policies to minimize AI risks. The role also supports grantmaking to mitigate technology risks and engages in public discussions. A flexible remote work option is available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional experience researching existential risks from AI, biological, and/or nuclear technologies.
• 1 year of experience engaging with key policy stakeholders on AI safety issues.
• 1 year of experience in public speaking and/or media engagement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AI interactions with US national security concerns.
• Monitor and respond to developments in AI policy.
• Develop materials to explain AI policy issues to stakeholders.
• Appear on panels and brief members of the media.
• Identify opportunities for policy change.
• Craft policies to maximize benefits of emerging technologies.
• Support grantmaking efforts.

Skills

Understanding of AI safety issues

Public speaking

Researching existential risks

Education

Master's degree in National Security Studies, Public Policy, or International Affairs

Job description

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is hiring for an AI & National Security Lead, based in Washington, DC. The AI & National Security Lead will report directly to the Head of US Policy.

Job Duties

• Analyze and raise awareness on how AI interacts with US national security concerns, particularly nuclear and biological technologies, and mitigate risks from AI.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to developments in AI and emerging technology policy.
• Develop informational materials and conduct educational briefings to explain complex AI policy issues and technical developments in AI and other emerging technologies to policymakers, industry, academics, think‑tank staff, and the media.
• Appear on panel discussions, give presentations, and brief members of the media and government.
• Identify high‑impact opportunities to drive meaningful policy change including convening roundtables, summits, and other public and private events.
• Craft policies and executive orders that maximize the benefits of emerging technologies while minimizing their risks.
• Support grantmaking efforts by researching grant proposals, deciding which proposals to fund, and executing grant projects to further FLI objectives of mitigating risks from AI and emerging technologies.

Candidate Requirements

• Master’s degree in National Security Studies, Public Policy, or International Affairs.
• 1 year of professional experience researching existential risks from AI, biological, and/or nuclear technologies.
• 1 year of experience engaging with key policy stakeholders on AI safety issues, such as federal lawmakers and agency officials.
• 1 year of experience in public speaking and/or media engagement.
• Publication of at least one scholarly article on emerging technology risks.

Salary: $133,869 - $210,000 a year. Salary depends on experience. We also provide employees with health insurance and other standard benefits.

Location: Remote work permissible but must be within regular commuting distance to Washington, DC.

Start Date: We’d like the chosen candidate to start as soon as possible after accepting an offer.

Eligibility: We are not able to sponsor visas for this role.