AI Policy Director — Federal Advocacy & Impact

Business Software Alliance; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Office shutdown between holidays

Sabbatical every five years

Maternity and bonding leave

Wellness and tax advisory allowance

Professional development and tuition

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Business Software Alliance (BSA) seeks a Director or Senior Director to lead AI policy development and advocacy at the U.S. federal level, collaborating with member companies and staff to shape positions on cutting-edge AI issues.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, clear communication, and strategic thinking as you respond to proposals, draft positions, and advocate before policymakers. You will drive global alignment and engage media opportunities while advancing responsible AI policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; law or other relevant graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Experience with AI issues.
• Experience with privacy or intellectual property issues a plus.
• Proven ability to think, act and produce results independently and also work collaboratively, effectively and transparently with others to develop plans, documents and achieve desired results.
• Ability to think and act strategically.
• Knowledge of the software industry and software development practices, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive the development and execution of public policy initiatives on AI, with a primary focus on the US federal government.
• Respond to regulatory proposals and formulate positions on legislation.
• Advocate before governments on AI and other issues as needed.
• Closely collaborate with BSA staff around the world, including to drive alignment between US policy initiatives and BSA’s positions on AI at the global and state levels.
• Understand and guide how AI policy issues intersect with privacy, law enforcement access, cybersecurity, intellectual property, trade, and other issues.
• Respond to media inquiries and seek opportunities to speak externally through conferences and owned media opportunities.
• Communicate, coordinate and collaborate with BSA member companies, keeping them informed, engaged, and aligned.

Skills

AI policy issues

Policy development

Excellent writing

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Privacy/IP knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or graduate degree

Job description

Business Software Alliance (BSA) seeks a Director or Senior Director to lead AI policy development and advocacy at the U.S. federal level, collaborating with member companies and staff to shape positions on cutting-edge AI issues.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, clear communication, and strategic thinking as you respond to proposals, draft positions, and advocate before policymakers. You will drive global alignment and engage media opportunities while advancing responsible AI policy.