Bipartisan Federal Policy Lead — AI Governance

Secure AI Now; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Alliance for Secure AI seeks a Federal Policy Manager to lead engagement with the U.S. Senate and Administration in pursuit of a bipartisan, humanity-first AI policy agenda.

The role requires Senate-informed judgment and sharp political instincts, with representational credibility across the aisle. Ideal candidates have Senate-side experience and can manage day-to-day legislative work while partnering with the Policy Director to advance proposals in line with Alliance priorities.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess Senate offices and staff dynamics.
• Strong networking and communication skills.
• Fluency with how Senate committees and floors operate.
• Ability to translate policy into plain language without losing precision.
• Experience or interest in AI policy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with Senate offices and Administration officials.
• Run the full meeting lifecycle: identify targets, prep materials, lead conversations, and follow through.
• Track Senate and Administration activity on AI and related issues; surface opportunities and risks.
• Develop the Alliance’s position on key legislative proposals and work with policymakers to shape legislation.
• Represent the Alliance at hearings, briefings, coalition meetings, and convenings.
• Coordinate with the House-side Federal Policy Manager to keep strategy aligned across chambers.

Skills

Political judgment

Relationship building

Legislative fluency

Clear communication

Bipartisan instincts

Self-directed

AI policy knowledge

Intellectual curiosity

Job description

The Alliance for Secure AI seeks a Federal Policy Manager to lead engagement with the U.S. Senate and Administration in pursuit of a bipartisan, humanity-first AI policy agenda.

The role requires Senate-informed judgment and sharp political instincts, with representational credibility across the aisle. Ideal candidates have Senate-side experience and can manage day-to-day legislative work while partnering with the Policy Director to advance proposals in line with Alliance priorities.