US Congressional Lead, Global Affairs

As a US Congressional Lead on the Global Affairs team, you will help develop strategies and advance OpenAI’s engagement with the U.S. Congress, including developing and managing relationships with House and Senate lawmakers and staff. You will support OpenAI’s U.S. Global Affairs team in meetings, briefings, hearings and other engagements with Congress. You will also facilitate collaboration with civil society and industry partners relevant to Congressional engagement and in alignment with OpenAI’s mission.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies and advance OpenAI’s engagement with the U.S. Congress; Develop and manage relationships with House and Senate lawmakers and staff; Support OpenAI’s U.S. Global Affairs team in meetings, briefings, hearings and other engagements with Congress; Facilitate collaboration with civil society and industry partners relevant to Congressional engagement; Help shape strategic initiatives and policy documents; Prepare leaders for engagements with government officials; Represent OpenAI in private and public forums

Requirements

Well-versed in issues around emerging AI technologies, especially in the U.S. Congressional context; Enthusiastic and effective coalition builder; Highly organized; Accountable individual contributor and team player; Passionate about the promise of technology and the future of artificial intelligence but thoughtful about potential risks; Demonstrated experience (8+ years) and credibility in working with Republicans in the U.S. federal government, particularly the legislative branch; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the U.S. government, institutions, and processes, and the key policy issues and debates related to AI; Extensive experience in technology policy, with experience working with the Commerce, Judiciary, and/or Appropriations Committees; Track record of effectively working with cross-functional teams, especially communications, policy and legal teams; Sound judgment and outstanding personal integrity; Ability to execute in fast and flexible environments through rapid cycles of analysis, decision, and action; Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills; Genuine care and knowledge about the impact of technology on society

Benefits

Relocation assistance