AI Policy Lab Program Manager

Center for a New American Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is launching the AI Policy Lab and seeks a Program Associate / Program Manager to coordinate its cross-functional team of researchers, editors, designers, and engineers in AI policy and national security.

Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy and Communications, you will organize events, manage partnerships with think tanks and industry, and help grow CNAS’s AI convenings across DC, the Bay Area, and the UK.

Qualifications

• Passion for AI safety/security and strengthening ties between AI and national security communities.
• Experience planning events and bridging diverse stakeholders, including managing logistics, travel, and substantive content.
• Experience managing projects and schedules across several teams or stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI policy community in DC, the Bay Area, and London/Oxford.
• Strong existing networks in AI policy and security communities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quick-turnaround products by bringing together researchers, editors, and designers.
• Provide regular project updates to the Vice President of Strategy and Communications.
• Work with CNAS teams to align Lab work with center-wide schedules and standards.
• Design, curate, and execute high-impact events connecting government, AI safety experts, industry, and policy communities.
• Plan delegations and travel logistics for study tours and visiting delegations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Event planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Networking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

CRM systems

Data management tools

Job description

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is launching the AI Policy Lab and seeks a Program Associate / Program Manager to coordinate its cross-functional team of researchers, editors, designers, and engineers in AI policy and national security.

Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy and Communications, you will organize events, manage partnerships with think tanks and industry, and help grow CNAS’s AI convenings across DC, the Bay Area, and the UK.