Executive Branch Policy & Global Engagement Lead

Scale AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Learning and development stipend

Paid time off (PTO)

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Scale AI in Washington, DC is seeking a US Policy and International Engagement Lead to drive our engagement with the US government and diplomatic community. You will build strategy, coordinate with business units, and advocate for Scale’s policy priorities.

The role requires 8–10 years of policy experience and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates understand US AI policy debates, foreign engagement, and can lead multiple work streams in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of policy/government experience.
• Experience engaging US Executive Branch on behalf of a company.
• Familiarity with US AI-related policy debates.
• Experience engaging foreign governments to achieve policy aims.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work across teams with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Scale's US Executive Branch strategy.
• Engage Executive Branch agencies to advocate for policy priorities.
• Track US policy developments affecting Scale’s business.
• Support responses to federal rulemakings and comments.
• Foster Scale’s relationships with the US-based diplomatic community.
• Support visits by foreign government delegations to Scale’s US offices.
• Partner with Public Sector units to drive market entry via diplomacy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Policy experience

US government relations

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Executive Branch engagement

Job description

Scale AI in Washington, DC is seeking a US Policy and International Engagement Lead to drive our engagement with the US government and diplomatic community. You will build strategy, coordinate with business units, and advocate for Scale’s policy priorities.

The role requires 8–10 years of policy experience and strong communication skills. Ideal candidates understand US AI policy debates, foreign engagement, and can lead multiple work streams in a fast-paced tech environment.