AI Policy & Hill Engagement Lead

Palisade Research; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Long-term disability

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Palisade Research is seeking a Congressional Policy Lead in Washington, DC to scale our Hill engagement by deepening relationships with Congressional offices and developing floor-ready legislative proposals on AI risk. Based in DC with hybrid work, the role focuses on tracking Capitol Hill, briefing offices, and advocating policy changes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in AI policy advocacy, strong briefing skills, and an established DC network to drive Palisade's mission of shaping policy

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI national security risks and policy implications.
• Experience advocating for policy changes with Congressional offices or Capitol Hill stakeholders.
• Excellent oral briefing and meeting management skills.
• Ability to manage project-based deliverables with shifting timelines.
• Strong DC policy process knowledge and lobbying coordination.
• Extensive network in DC and with national media or nonprofits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Policy as the core expert on Hill activity and strategy.
• Track Capitol Hill developments and manage proactive planning for key calendar items.
• Brief Congressional offices and deepen relationships with staff and elected officials.
• Develop floor-ready legislative proposals via policy staff and counsel.
• Advocate Palisade's policy recommendations with government, media, and the nonprofit sector.

Job description

Palisade Research is seeking a Congressional Policy Lead in Washington, DC to scale our Hill engagement by deepening relationships with Congressional offices and developing floor-ready legislative proposals on AI risk. Based in DC with hybrid work, the role focuses on tracking Capitol Hill, briefing offices, and advocating policy changes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in AI policy advocacy, strong briefing skills, and an established DC network to drive Palisade's mission of shaping policy