US External Affairs & Civil Rights Policy Lead

Ativesite; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OpenAI, based in Washington, DC, seeks a U.S. External Affairs Manager to lead civil rights partnerships and federal AI policy. You will shape engagement strategies, build external relationships, and translate complex policy topics into accessible materials for diverse audiences.

Expect cross-functional work with Legal, Communications, Safety, and Product. The role requires travel, collaboration with state and local policy teams, and frequent stakeholder briefings.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping policy positions with civil society and government partners.
• Ability to translate complex AI topics into clear external materials.
• Strong coordination across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal AI policy initiatives in partnership with Federal Affairs.
• Cultivate relationships with civil rights, civil society, and research organizations.
• Design engagement strategies and manage stakeholder programs and reviews.
• Represent OpenAI at external convenings and brief executives.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Coalition building

Public policy

Communications

Job description

OpenAI, based in Washington, DC, seeks a U.S. External Affairs Manager to lead civil rights partnerships and federal AI policy. You will shape engagement strategies, build external relationships, and translate complex policy topics into accessible materials for diverse audiences.

Expect cross-functional work with Legal, Communications, Safety, and Product. The role requires travel, collaboration with state and local policy teams, and frequent stakeholder briefings.