Policy Analyst (opens in new tab)

Civic AI Security Program, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Lunch and dinner provided

Job summary

CivAI is a non-profit that educates policymakers and the public about AI risks through live software demonstrations. The Policy Analyst will research and analyze policy solutions to mitigate AI risk, draft rigorous nonpartisan analyses, and share findings with Congressional offices and other high-leverage audiences.

The role emphasizes staying current on AI policy developments, building relationships with policy research entities, and contributing to CivAI’s strategic engagement with

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in government, think tank, or corporate roles in policy or government affairs.
• Background in AI, technology, national security, or similar policy areas.
• Want to help high-leverage audiences understand AI implications for deliberate, beneficial progress.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze policy solutions to mitigate AI risk.
• Draft policy memos, reports, and one-pagers for Congressional offices and other high-leverage audiences.
• Track AI policy developments at state, federal, and international levels.
• Provide technical, nonpartisan commentary to support Congressional offices.
• Build and maintain relationships with AI policy research and advocacy organizations.
• Identify emerging trends in AI development and AI safety for demonstrations and presentations.
• Help shape CivAI’s strategy for engaging with policymakers.

Skills

Policy experience

National security knowledge

Policy writing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

CivAI is a non-profit that educates policymakers and the public about AI risks using live software demonstrations. To date, CivAI has delivered 200+ briefings to influential civil society organizations, 50+ Members of Congress, and Members of Parliament around the world. These briefings cover serious risks from advanced AI, including cyber threats, economic upheaval, fraud, biosecurity, surveillance, and loss of control to AI systems.

CivAI regularly meets with policymakers, their staffs, and other high-leverage audiences to present our software demonstrations. As a 501(c)(3), CivAI does not support specific legislation, but does propose potential solutions to the risks it communicates. CivAI’s work has been featured on national television and in print by ABC News, Politico, Fox News, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, TIME, CNN, and many others.

About the role

As a Policy Analyst, you will research and analyze policy solutions to address the risks posed by advanced AI, including mechanisms for pacing the frontier , export controls, testing programs, and safety cases. You will be responsible for CivAI’s policy research and communication, including drafting rigorous nonpartisan policy analyses to share with Congressional offices. This role is ideal for individuals who self-identify as policy wonks, who are interested in immersing themselves in and ultimately shaping AI policy in the United States.

We'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this role, please email us at [e-mail] .

In this role, you will:

Research and evaluate policy solutions to mitigate AI risk

Write policy memos, reports, and one-pagers to be read by Congressional offices and other high-leverage audiences

Track and analyze developments in AI policy at the state, federal, and international levels

Provide technical, nonpartisan commentary to support Congressional offices

Build and maintain relationships with AI policy research and advocacy organizations

Identify emerging trends in AI development and AI safety that create new opportunities for demonstrations and presentations

Hone CivAI’s strategy for engaging with policymakers, balancing timely policy opportunities with longer-term strategic goals

You may be a good fit if you:

Have 1-5 years of experience in government, think tank, or corporate roles in policy or government affairs

Have relevant background in AI, technology, national security, or similar policy areas

Want to help high-leverage audiences understand AI’s implications, so that future AI progress is deliberate and beneficial for humanity.

Salary and benefits

The role is full-time. We have a preference for candidates to work in-person at our office in Berkeley, but are open to considering candidates based in Washington, DC.

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

We provide catered lunch and dinner at our Berkeley office every weekday.

Application process

Initial application (1.5 hrs) — Resume and short answer questions.

Hiring manager interview (1 hr) — We'll work through a problem together and discuss current priorities at CivAI.

Team interview (45 min) — You'll have a conversation with another member of our team.

Written take-home test (3 hrs) — You'll be given a take-home challenge.

Reference checks — We'll reach out to the references you provide.

Final round interview (4 hrs) — You'll meet with our team in person in Berkeley, CA.

CivAI is an equal opportunity workplace, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.