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Policy Director / Senior Policy Director, National Security & Strategic Competition
Policy Director / Senior Policy Director, National Security & Strategic Competition
Americans for Responsible InnovationWashington, DC
International security & cooperation
AI safety & policy
Full-time
International security & cooperation
AI safety & policy
Full-time
Salary
$150,000–$205,000 per year
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Description
Lead the national security and strategic competition policy portfolio on AI, managing analysts and shaping advocacy-ready frameworks across defense, intelligence, diplomacy, and international governance.
  • Set portfolio direction, oversee workflows, and own quality control for all policy outputs
  • Develop policy positions on military and intelligence AI, allied interoperability, arms control, and export controls
  • Engage external stakeholders and serve as a public-facing thought leader through writing, conferences, and panels
  • Coach and mentor policy analysts in policy design and delivery of approved advocacy objectives
  • Full-time hybrid role; in-person work Tuesday–Thursday, with relocation to the DMV area required if needed
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