OpenAI

Model Policy Manager, National Security

OpenAI • $125K — $150K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in AI safety, policy, or risk assessment.
  • Strong judgment capabilities in translating complex safety issues into practical policies.
  • Technical fluency to engage with model data and evaluations.
  • Passion for OpenAI's mission and responsible AI utilization in critical settings.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop clear, actionable model policies for safe behavior in national security contexts.
  • Establish evaluation processes and identify gaps in existing policies and model outputs.
  • Collaborate with experts across research, engineering, and relevant domains to ensure safe deployment.
  • Refine policies and training based on evaluation findings and performance improvements.
  • Ensure that models are capable of navigating high-stakes scenarios effectively.

Benefits

  • Work at the forefront of AI and national security applications.
  • Engage with a mission-driven organization dedicated to responsible AI.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of experts in various relevant fields.
  • Opportunity to influence policies that impact safety and reliability in critical applications.
Full Job Description
About the Role

We're hiring a Model Policy Manager to shape model behavior for U.S. government use, with a focus on national security applications. You'll define nuanced policies and translate them into training and evaluation criteria, helping models navigate high-stakes scenarios while preserving their usefulness and capabilities.

In this role, you will:
  • Develop model policies that guide safe and useful behavior.
  • Build evaluations, identify policy gaps and model failures, and use findings to improve policies and training.
  • Work with research, engineering, and domain experts to support safe, reliable deployment.


You might thrive in this role if you:
  • Bring relevant experience in AI safety, policy, or risk assessment.
  • Have strong judgment and can turn complex safety questions into clear, practical policies.
  • Have the technical fluency to work hands-on with model data and evaluations.
  • Are motivated by OpenAI's mission and the responsible use of AI in safety-critical settings.
  • Have an active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent.


Security Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent is preferred but not required

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
Learn more about OpenAI
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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