AI Policy Research Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

RAND Corporation; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

RAND Corporation in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; Santa Monica, CA; and Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an AI Policy Research Resident at Associate/Specialist level. The role focuses on frontier AI policy research, delivering analyses, and drafting products for senior policy audiences within the CAST center.

A hybrid U.S. work arrangement is offered, with potential for fully remote within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Fields include: Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering and Public Policy, Engineering Physics, Information Security, Information Technology, International Relations, Law, Machine Learning, Mathematics, National Security Policy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Public Policy or Administration, Security Studies, Technology and Policy, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own key research deliverables - including research design and methods, technical policy analysis, framework development, literature reviews, and stakeholder interviews - collaborating across CAST and RAND
• Provide rapid-response analysis on short timelines
• Draft policy briefs, memos, reports, and other written products for technical and senior policy audiences
• Present policy briefs and reports to technical and non-technical audiences
• Monitor and assess U.S. and international AI policy, legal, and governance developments relevant to national and global security
• Help shape CAST's research agenda by identifying emerging policy questions and supporting client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in listed fields with 3+ years experience

PhD in listed fields with 3+ years experience (Associate)

PhD in listed fields with 3+ years experience (Specialist)

Job description

RAND Corporation in Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; Santa Monica, CA; and Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an AI Policy Research Resident at Associate/Specialist level. The role focuses on frontier AI policy research, delivering analyses, and drafting products for senior policy audiences within the CAST center.

A hybrid U.S. work arrangement is offered, with potential for fully remote within the U.S.