VP, AI Policy & Senate Strategy

The AI Policy Network; Washington (District of Columbia); 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 in Washington, DC is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs to lead Senate-focused policy efforts, translating policy vision into durable legislation. This senior role requires deep Senate relationships, policy expertise, and bipartisan coalition-building on AI safety and national security.

Reporting to the President, you will co-lead legislative strategy with broad responsibilities across Strategy, Advocacy, and Policy Development, delivering concrete legislative

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Congressional Engagement (Senate Focus).
• Build and maintain relationships with Senate leadership, committee chairs, ranking members, and key staff on relevant committees.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Senate engagement

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder relations

Written communication

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The AI Policy Network in Washington, DC is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs to lead Senate-focused policy efforts, translating policy vision into durable legislation. This senior role requires deep Senate relationships, policy expertise, and bipartisan coalition-building on AI safety and national security.

Reporting to the President, you will co-lead legislative strategy with broad responsibilities across Strategy, Advocacy, and Policy Development, delivering concrete legislative