AI Policy Researcher — Compute & National Security

Center for a New American Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is seeking an AI Policy Associate / AI Policy Researcher to explore how AI compute and hardware influence U.S. national security.

You will work with a senior fellow to analyze AI hardware, data centers, cloud computing, and chip supply chains, producing policy‑oriented research, briefs, and reports for policymakers. You will join CNAS’s Technology and National Security Program and the CNAS AI Policy Lab, contributing to cross‑cutting policy work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 2–3 years of full‑time relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with AI hardware, semiconductors, data centers, cloud computing, or export controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, technically rigorous research and analysis on AI, compute, and national security for policymakers.
• Translate technical research into briefings, memos, and reports for policy audiences.
• Identify policy questions and opportunities for high‑impact research and engagement.
• Meet with policy officials and build relationships across the AI policy community.
• Organize workshops, briefings, and events to support research agendas.

Skills

Writing skills

Organization

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is seeking an AI Policy Associate / AI Policy Researcher to explore how AI compute and hardware influence U.S. national security.

You will work with a senior fellow to analyze AI hardware, data centers, cloud computing, and chip supply chains, producing policy‑oriented research, briefs, and reports for policymakers. You will join CNAS’s Technology and National Security Program and the CNAS AI Policy Lab, contributing to cross‑cutting policy work with