Director of AI Policy, Trust, Data, and Technology (TDT)

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Paid time off

Job summary

Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) seeks a Director of AI Policy to lead ITI’s AI policy portfolio, shaping policy and advocacy strategies in the U.S. and key global markets.

You will work with member companies, policymakers, and colleagues to advance ITI's AI priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will engage with government officials, multilateral organizations, and industry stakeholders to inform AI policy development, governance, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in related field.
• Demonstrated experience in technology policy, trade associations or government settings.
• Strong ability to develop and implement policy and advocacy strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of ITI's AI policy portfolio with strategic advocacy.
• Manage ITI's AI Committee, set agendas, and coordinate priorities.
• Prepare policy comments, white papers, and advocacy materials.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Public policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in international relations, public policy, law, business, or related field

Job description

As Director of AI Policy on the Trust, Data, and Technology Policy team, you will manage ITI’s artificial intelligence (AI) policy portfolio, including developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies on a wide range of AI policy issues in the United States and key global markets. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Policy for Trust, Data, and Technology (TDT), the Director will work closely with ITI member companies, policymakers, and colleagues across the organization to advance ITI's AI policy priorities.

You will engage directly with U.S. and international government policymakers, multilateral organizations, industry stakeholders, and ITI member companies to inform and shape the development of policies and regulations governing AI. The role requires in-depth understanding of AI policy and governance, strong strategic judgment, and the ability to navigate complex policy questions and diverse member perspectives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day management of ITI's AI policy portfolio, developing and implementing strategic and tactical advocacy approaches on priority issues in the United States and key global markets including on issues related to frontier AI, high-risk AI systems, AI governance and risk management, transparency and accountability, agentic AI, and other emerging AI policy issues.
• Manage ITI's AI Committee, including setting agendas, facilitating member discussions, developing consensus policy positions, and coordinating committee activities and priorities.
• Prepare policy comments, white papers, and other advocacy materials in response to government proposals and consultations.
• Represent ITI in meetings with government officials, regulatory agencies, international organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to advance ITI's AI policy objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with U.S. and international policymakers, ITI member companies, industry associations, think tanks, and other stakeholders to advance policy priorities.
• Monitor and analyze domestic and international AI policy developments, identify emerging issues and opportunities, and recommend policy responses and advocacy priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across ITI's Policy, Government Affairs, Public Affairs, and Public Sector teams to coordinate AI-related initiatives, including those intersecting with cybersecurity, privacy, trade, workforce, and digital infrastructure.

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in international relations, public policy, law, business, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in technology policy, preferably in a trade association, business, advocacy or government setting, including substantial experience working on AI policy and governance.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies and managing complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of U.S. AI policy and regulatory developments, as well as international AI governance frameworks and policy processes (OECD, UN, G7, G20, and global AI summit series).
• Experience engaging directly with government officials, regulators, industry stakeholders, and other relevant policymakers.
• Ability to quickly understand, digest and communicate complex policy concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to independently manage competing priorities
• Experience building consensus among stakeholders with differing perspectives and working collaboratively across teams

Your intangibles:

• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including public policy and political analysis.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating with senior leadership and colleagues
• Excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Sound political and policy judgment

Pay range: $135,000 – $155,000

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefit subsidy
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Paid time off and holidays

ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.