Director of Federal Affairs

You will lead engagement with Congress and the executive branch to advance AI-policy priorities. You will build relationships with policymakers and agencies, identify legislative opportunities, draft and negotiate policy language, respond to regulatory actions, and organize briefings, hearings, and roundtables.

Responsibilities

• Execute the federal legislative strategy across both chambers
• Build and steward relationships with members, leadership offices, committee staff, and relevant agencies
• Identify legislative vehicles and opportunities to advance priorities
• Lead advocacy against federal preemption of state AI law
• Draft and negotiate bill text, amendments, and report language
• Organize briefings, hearing support, and roundtables
• Track and respond to regulatory actions, RFIs, and executive orders affecting AI policy

Requirements

• Deep relationships and established credibility with congressional and/or executive branch staff
• Strategic judgment
• Strong written communication
• Collaborative leadership
• 3–10+ years in federal government affairs, lobbying, senior Hill staff, or executive branch roles
• Strong knowledge of the legislative, appropriations, NDAA, and federal regulatory processes
• Background in policy, law, political science, or a related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and handle emergency or weekend requests

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance premiums fully covered for employees and 50% covered for spouses and dependents
• Unlimited PTO
• Approximately 20 office holidays, including federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• 401(k) plan with a 6% unconditional employer contribution
• Up to $500 for home-office setup expenses for new full-time employees