Vice President, Government Affairs, Senate Focus

AISafety; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology budget

Health insurance stipend

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs to lead Senate-focused policy initiatives, drafts, and advocacy. You will develop bipartisan strategies, coordinate with Senate offices, and advance national-security oriented AI governance legislation.

Ideal candidates bring extensive Senate experience, strong policy writing skills, and a track record of shaping technology-related public policy, with hybrid DC-based work and a compensation package in the upper-six

Qualifications

• 8+ years in federal government affairs, lobbying, or senior Senate staff roles.
• Deep relationships with Senate leadership offices and committee staff.
• Proven track record advancing complex technology, national security, or regulatory legislation through the Senate.
• Strong understanding of Senate rules, procedures, and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Senate-focused engagement and advocacy strategies for AGI preparedness and national security.
• Draft bill language, amendments, hearing questions, and testimony for Senate audiences.
• Coordinate with the President of Government Affairs to build bipartisan coalitions and identify strategic opportunities.

Skills

Senate policy experience

Lobbying

Regulatory legislation

AI policy

Written communication

Public policy

Education

Advanced degree in law or public policy

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.

I. Position Summary

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.

The Vice President of Government Affairs will be central to that effort, serving as a senior role focused on Senate engagement to translate AIPN's policy vision into durable legislation. Working with the President of Government Affairs, this position co-leads AIPN's legislative strategy with primary responsibility for Senate-focused execution, driving AIPN's policy priorities into concrete legislative outcomes in the upper chamber. The ideal candidate brings deep, trusted relationships within the Senate, substantive policy expertise, and the political acumen to build bipartisan coalitions around AI safety and national security imperatives.

II. Responsibilities

A. Congressional Engagement (Senate Focus)

• Build and maintain relationships with Senate leadership, committee chairs, ranking members, and key staff on relevant committees (Commerce/Science/Transportation, Armed Services, Intelligence, Judiciary, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Foreign Relations, Appropriations).
• Serve as AIPN's primary point of contact for half of Senate offices on AI governance questions.
• Organize briefings, roundtables, and meetings with Senate members on AI policy issues.
• Provide real-time intelligence on floor schedules, committee markups, and amendment opportunities.

B. Strategic Advocacy

• Develop and execute Senate-specific legislative strategies around AGI preparedness, frontier AI safety, and national security.
• Coordinate with the President of Government Affairs to ensure coherent bicameral strategy.
• Identify and capitalize on legislative windows, including appropriations, NDAA, and authorization bills.
• Build bipartisan coalitions across national security, civil liberties, and responsible industry stakeholders.

C. Policy Development

• Draft bill language, amendments, hearing questions, testimony, and talking points in collaboration with AIPN's policy team.
• Produce policy memos and briefing materials tailored to Senate audiences.
• Craft messaging that frames AI safety through national security, economic resilience, and democratic governance lenses as appropriate.

III. Qualifications

A. Required

• 8+ years in federal government affairs, lobbying, or senior Senate staff roles.
• Deep, established relationships with Senate leadership offices and relevant committee staff.
• Proven track record advancing complex technology, national security, or regulatory legislation through the Senate.
• Strong understanding of Senate rules, procedures, and strategic opportunities.
• Experience with technology, AI, national security, or related policy areas.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

B. Preferred

• Senior staff experience (LD, CoS, Staff Director) on Senate Commerce, Armed Services, Intelligence, Judiciary, or Homeland Security Committees.
• Direct experience with appropriations process, NDAA, and other major legislative vehicles.
• Track record building bipartisan coalitions on technology or national security issues.
• Advanced degree in law, public policy, international relations, or related field.
• Familiarity with AI safety concepts and the technical dimensions of AI governance.
• Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)
• Compensation: $260,000 – $340,000
• Reports to: President
• Benefits: Benefits include technology budget, stipend for health insurance, and unlimited PTO.