Senior AI Policy Fellow

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Evaluate technical, policy, and legal advancements concerning artificial intelligence and their impact on state government.

• Offer comprehensive research and actionable strategies to state officials, clients, stakeholders, and States United.

• Monitor, track, draft, and create policy solutions related to AI.

• Compile written reports and presentations.

• Organize peer learning opportunities.

• Collaborate with legal, communications, strategy, and partnership teams.

• Conduct factual, legal, and strategic analyses of AI that support States United initiatives.

• Review bills, laws, media coverage, government activities, policy proposals, legislation, regulations, executive orders, and emerging AI topics.

• Stay informed about AI risks and opportunities for state governments.

• Provide technical support and expert guidance to both internal and external audiences, including senior leadership, board members, officials, partners, and coalition members.

• Convert complex AI concepts and policies into accessible guidance for non-technical audiences.

• Compose and propose AI policy recommendations.

• Create public education materials, policy reports, white papers, press materials, and various other resources.

• Partner with external stakeholders, partner organizations, and state and local officials nationwide.

• Write policy briefs, memos, guidance documents, analyses, and research reports.

• Assist in managing Project Associates/Assistants and interns as necessary.

• Report to the Program Director (State Innovation) within the Legal Department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• A minimum of nine (9) years of experience in law, public policy, public administration, political science, or a related field; a graduate degree in a pertinent area may substitute for some experience.

• In-depth knowledge of AI systems, their functions and risks, as well as relevant policy and governance frameworks.

• Extensive experience in AI policy development.

• Proven track record of providing policy analysis or recommendations on AI.

• Proficiency in conveying intricate technical and legal matters clearly to senior officials and stakeholders.

• Experience in addressing policy challenges and solutions, including legislative and regulatory frameworks.

• Background in researching and formulating policy solutions in collaboration with stakeholders both within and outside government.

• Experience engaging with policymakers and other policy-related stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

• Exceptional critical thinking abilities and a knack for developing and implementing solutions to complex issues.

• Strong judgment on difficult issues coupled with project management and organizational skills.

• Excellent writing and editing capabilities, including the drafting and refinement of complex analyses.

• Superior project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources accordingly.

• Willingness and capacity to work beyond standard working hours, including weekends and/or over 40 hours per week when necessary.

• Must be prepared to commit to a minimum of 15% travel time.

• Cover letter required.

• Preferred: experience collaborating with state officials.

• Preferred: established connections with AI researchers, developers, or state policy networks.

• Preferred: experience in legislative, regulatory, or other forms of complex analysis.

• Preferred: background in public interest, government, or other mission-driven legal environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-covered health, vision, and dental insurance plans.

• Retirement plans with matching contributions.

• Remote work opportunities within the United States.

• Travel to participate in organizational and team meetings, conferences, and other necessary travel.