Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst

Aisafety; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology budget

Health insurance with 100% premiums

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) in Washington, DC is hiring researchers at two seniority levels to support policy analysis for American AI policy. You will work with Congress staff and senior officials to shape positions on evolving AI risks and opportunities.

The role demands clear written communication, rapid policy turnaround, and a demonstrated interest in AI policy. Ideal candidates combine policy experience with technical curiosity and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant policy experience.
• Senior role requires at least three years and independent work.
• Experience in policy, research, or AI-related technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on legislation and executive policy.
• Review and comment on news or technical findings.
• Build proactive policy ideas including legislation or strategies.
• Help decide AIPN policy stances.
• Focus on topics like company security, US-China global competition, cybersecurity, and biosecurity.

Skills

Policy analysis

Clear writing

Interpersonal skills

Policy research

Job description

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is a bipartisan, independent 501(c)(4) advocacy organization dedicated to advancing secure AI development that serves America's economic prosperity, technological leadership, and national security. We provide policymakers with technically-grounded perspectives on emerging AI capabilities and risks, with particular focus on ensuring advanced AI systems remain reliable, controllable, and aligned with their intended purposes.

The AI Policy Network is dedicated to preparing America for the era of artificial superintelligence by advancing technically grounded, security-oriented policy solutions. We work to ensure that as AI systems grow more capable, the United States has the governance frameworks, institutional capacity, and political will to keep these systems safe, secure, and aligned with democratic values.

I. POSITION SUMMARY

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is hiring researchers for our policy team at two levels of seniority to provide research support across our fast-growing organization. This role is perfect for someone with strong or emerging policy analysis skills who wants to directly apply their skills to American policy and work with members of Congress, their senior staff, and senior officials in the administration.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and comment on relevant legislation and executive branch policy
• Review and comment on relevant news or technical findings
• Build proactive policy ideas, including legislation or general strategies
• Help decide what stances AIPN ought to take on various issues and policies
• Current potential topics of focus include company security practices, US-China global competition, cybersecurity, biosecurity, and assessing and preparing for the trajectory of advanced AI. However, we work as a fast-paced generalist team and the world around AI is constantly evolving, so this list is subject to change. We value both generalist skills/reasoning and domain expertise.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Experience

• Policy Analysts are expected to have at least one year of relevant experience.
• Senior Policy Analysts are expected to have at least three years of relevant experience and a record of independent work. Policy work counts, such as published analysis, legislative text, or testimony. Technical AI work also counts for candidates moving into policy, such as AI safety or alignment research, model evaluations, or AI security work.
• Relevant experience means full-time, paid work in a research, policy, or AI-related technical role, including technical AI safety, machine learning, and AI security research. Internships and coursework do not count. Doctoral research and research fellowships count if they produced published work.

B. Requirements

• All hires must demonstrate an ability to (a) write clearly and concisely for a range of audiences, particularly policymakers; (b) find, read, critically assess, and apply research or policy from various disciplines to AI-specific contexts; and (c) have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct rapid turnaround policy work in a fast-paced culture.
• Strong and demonstrated interest in AI, technology policy, or national-security issues.

C. Preferred but not necessary

• A deep understanding of D.C. politics
• A legal background
• Domain expertise in a particular topic of focus
• Compensation:
  • Policy Analyst: $80,000-$135,000
  • Senior Policy Analyst: $140,000-$190,000
• Benefits: Benefits include technology budget, health insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and dependents, and unlimited PTO.
• Location: Washington, DC preferred