Senior Retail AI & Tech Policy Lead

National Retail Federation, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is seeking a Senior Manager of AI and Technology Policy to lead policy projects and support NRF’s advocacy, member engagement, and thought leadership on AI, cybersecurity, privacy, fraud prevention, and emerging tech impacting retail.

Reporting to the VP, AI and Technology Policy, you will manage policy priorities and collaborate across functions with member companies, regulators, and partners.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in policy research and advocacy on AI, cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging tech issues.
• Support development of policy positions, advocacy materials, letters, analyses, and member resources.
• Liaise with policymakers, regulators, member companies, coalition partners, and stakeholders on assigned policy matters.
• Oversee technology policy and digital risk research projects and resources through NRF’s CDRI.
• Engage with NRF member groups and lead planning for meetings, roundtables, and conferences.

Skills

Policy communication

Analytical thinking

Strong writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, economics, or related field

Job description

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is seeking a Senior Manager of AI and Technology Policy to lead policy projects and support NRF’s advocacy, member engagement, and thought leadership on AI, cybersecurity, privacy, fraud prevention, and emerging tech impacting retail.

Reporting to the VP, AI and Technology Policy, you will manage policy priorities and collaborate across functions with member companies, regulators, and partners.