Senior AI & Technology Policy Lead

National Retail Federation Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Retail Federation, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Manager of AI and Technology Policy to drive policy projects and support NRF’s advocacy, member engagement, and thought leadership on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, fraud prevention, and emerging tech in retail.

Reporting to the Vice President, AI and Technology Policy, you will manage priority projects, liaise with policymakers and industry partners, and translate technical developments into clear policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; public policy, political science, economics, or related field preferred.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in government affairs, public policy, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, fraud prevention, or related fields.
• Strong writing, analytical, and policy communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex and rapidly evolving technology issues into clear, actionable insights for business leaders, policymakers, and member audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience working on, public policy issues related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, fraud prevention, or emerging technologies impacting the retail industry.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to independently manage complex projects, timelines, meetings, and deliverables.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and liaise externally with members, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to apply professional-level knowledge, independently identify and analyze complex matters, and develop sound recommendations on emerging technology policy issues.

Responsibilities

• Policy Research and Advocacy Support: manage elements of NRF’s advocacy efforts related to AI, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, privacy, and other emerging technology issues.
• Develop policy positions, advocacy materials, comment letters, legislative analyses, testimony, research summaries, and member resources aligned with NRF’s technology policy priorities.
• Liaise with policymakers, regulators, member companies, coalition partners, and external stakeholders on assigned policy matters.
• Member Engagement and Industry Leadership: lead technology, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and digital risk research projects and member resources through NRF’s CDRI.
• Support strategic planning and strengthen CDRI initiatives, member engagement, and NRF technology policy efforts.
• Engage with key NRF member groups (IT Security Council, AI Committee, Fraud Prevention Professionals Working Group).
• Plan and execute meetings, roundtables, and conferences with agendas, briefing materials, and member deliverables.
• Identify emerging tech challenges and opportunities for retailers and translate insights into NRF policy priorities and resources.

Skills

Policy writing

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The National Retail Federation, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Manager of AI and Technology Policy to drive policy projects and support NRF’s advocacy, member engagement, and thought leadership on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, fraud prevention, and emerging tech in retail.

Reporting to the Vice President, AI and Technology Policy, you will manage priority projects, liaise with policymakers and industry partners, and translate technical developments into clear policy