AI Policy & Government Affairs Director

Korn Ferry; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Government Affairs to shape advocacy strategies and influence policy outcomes affecting AI and digital platforms. You will oversee state legislation, support federal initiatives, and translate complex policy topics into clear narratives for policymakers and leaders.

You will partner with legal, policy, communications, product, and trust & safety teams to align advocacy with compliance, navigate a dynamic policy landscape, and brief senior

Qualifications

• 10+ years of government affairs experience
• Experience with technology/digital platforms/AI policy
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to brief senior executives on complex policy developments
• Sound judgment, discretion, and navigating high-profile issues

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of state legislation and support federal initiatives impacting AI, data privacy, online safety and emerging technology policy
• Translate complex technical and policy issues into compelling narratives for policymakers and internal leaders
• Partner with legal, policy, communications, product, and trust & safety teams to align advocacy and compliance strategies

Skills

Policy strategy

Stakeholder alignment

Executive briefing

Job description

Korn Ferry in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Government Affairs to shape advocacy strategies and influence policy outcomes affecting AI and digital platforms. You will oversee state legislation, support federal initiatives, and translate complex policy topics into clear narratives for policymakers and leaders.

You will partner with legal, policy, communications, product, and trust & safety teams to align advocacy with compliance, navigate a dynamic policy landscape, and brief senior