Senior AI Policy & Government Affairs Lead

Scale AI, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Learning and development stipend

Generous PTO

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking an AI Policy Lead to develop and advance policy positions, engage with US and international governments, and work with external stakeholders.

The role sits within Scale's Government Relations & Policy Insights function and requires deep AI policy expertise and a track record of regulatory outcomes. The candidate will lead policy development, advise executives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business objectives with policy wins.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of tech policy and/or government experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI policy via government or tech sector work, publications, or related initiatives.
• Experience working with third parties such as trade associations and think tanks.
• Experience engaging government officials and stakeholders on behalf of an organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Able to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scale's in-house AI policy subject-matter expert.
• Lead external policy positions and product policies.
• Represent Scale in engagements with US and foreign governments.
• Advocate on behalf of Scale's positions in trade associations and standards bodies.
• Assist in forming Scale's government relations strategy and priorities.
• Lead responses to government rulemakings and requests for comment.
• Collaborate with the Scale Policy Lab on policy-relevant research.
• Advise executives on policies affecting AI policy.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Monitor policy changes for potential impact to Scale's business.

Skills

AI policy

Regulatory engagement

Policy development

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking an AI Policy Lead to develop and advance policy positions, engage with US and international governments, and work with external stakeholders.

The role sits within Scale's Government Relations & Policy Insights function and requires deep AI policy expertise and a track record of regulatory outcomes. The candidate will lead policy development, advise executives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business objectives with policy wins.