Global Government Engagement Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Lead PAI’s global government engagement initiatives.

• Create customized engagement strategies for key jurisdictions and institutions.

• Identify key stakeholders and evaluate government priorities, focus areas, and gaps.

• Discover new government partners and strengthen existing relationships.

• Assist in PAI representation in entities such as the Council of Europe.

• Suggest thematic priorities for jurisdictions in collaboration with Programs & Research.

• Develop Memorandum of Understanding proposals with government entities for PAI Legal review.

• Represent PAI in international and jurisdiction-specific policy discussions.

• Organize multi-stakeholder convenings with policymakers and PAI Partners.

• Lead submissions to government calls for evidence.

• Convert research and data into public policy positions and briefing documents.

• Design and facilitate listening sessions and convenings for policymakers.

• Support engagement strategies for major government events, summits, and multilateral forums.

• Plan convenings and create resulting summary documents and position papers.

• Prepare event engagement strategies, talking points, bilateral meeting lists, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and preparation packages.

• Monitor metrics and report on PAI policy convenings and government engagement.

• Draft briefing materials for PAI’s CEO and senior leadership.

• Provide verbal briefings and accompany senior leaders on US and international government engagements.

• Monitor, interpret, and analyze global policy developments, legislative texts, and international AI policies and frameworks.

• Maintain policy tracking systems and keep the organization updated through regular reports.

• Brief teams prior to policy events and connect policy work across PAI departments, partners, and stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent (7+ years) work experience is required.

• Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, or international affairs, preferably with exposure to technology or AI policy.

• Proven ability to build relationships with senior government and multilateral stakeholders across various jurisdictions.

• Exceptional writing skills, with experience in producing briefing materials, evidence submissions, or position papers for senior audiences.

• Capability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under tight external deadlines.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for government meetings and events.

• Experience working in or with multi-stakeholder, non-profit, or mission-driven organizations is advantageous.

• Proficient stakeholder management skills to foster strong relationships, navigate conflicting opinions and priorities, and achieve results through collaboration.

• Strong team player and project manager capable of working across the organization, establishing stakeholder engagement/tracking processes, and coordinating between teams.

• Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to identify trends and synthesize critical information in briefs, memos, position papers, and presentations.

• Solid understanding of political sensitivities to pinpoint key issues and risks before they materialize.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States or Canada, depending on the location of residence.

• PAI is currently unable to sponsor visas.

• Complete application including a cover letter and resume/CV.

🏝️ Benefits

• Twenty vacation days, three personal reflection days, plus sick and family leave exceeding industry standards.

• Comprehensive PPO and HMO health insurance plans, many fully covered by PAI.

• Dental and vision insurance, entirely covered by PAI.

• Up to a 7% 401(k) match, with immediate vesting.

• Automatic reimbursement for cell phone expenses ($75/month).

• Up to $1,000 annually in professional development funds.

• $150 per month for access to co-working space.

• Regular team lunches and dedicated work days.

• Opportunities to attend AI-related conferences and collaborate with partners across industry, academia, and civil society.