AI Policy Researcher — Frontiers in Governance & Security
RAND Corporation
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Job summary
RAND Corporation in Washington, DC (CAST) seeks an AI Policy Research Resident at Associate/Specialist level to advance frontier AI policy research, craft policy briefs, and own major project components. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary CAST teams and RAND to deliver rapid, high-quality analysis for senior policy audiences.
Applicants should show strong analytical and writing skills, familiarity with AI policy, and ability to operate in fast-moving environments.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated familiarity with AI capability trajectories and risks.
- Understanding of a wide range of policy and governance approaches.
- Ability to structure analysis clearly and synthesize evidence.
Responsibilities
- Own research workstreams and deliverables for senior policy audiences.
- Draft policy briefs, memos, and reports for decisionmakers.
- Present briefs to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Monitor U.S. and international AI policy developments relevant to security.
- Shape CAST's research agenda and support client engagement.
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Job description
RAND Corporation in Washington, DC (CAST) seeks an AI Policy Research Resident at Associate/Specialist level to advance frontier AI policy research, craft policy briefs, and own major project components. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary CAST teams and RAND to deliver rapid, high-quality analysis for senior policy audiences.
Applicants should show strong analytical and writing skills, familiarity with AI policy, and ability to operate in fast-moving environments.
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