1-3 years of relevant experience for Policy Analysts; 3+ years for Senior Policy Analysts with independent work record.
Experience in policy analysis, legislative text, or technical AI roles counts.
Full-time, paid work in research, policy, or AI-related technical roles is required; internships and coursework do not qualify.
Ability to write clearly for diverse audiences, especially policymakers.
Strong interest in AI, technology policy, or national-security issues.
Responsibilities
Review and comment on legislation and executive branch policy.
Analyze relevant news and technical findings.
Develop proactive policy ideas, including legislation and strategies.
Determine AIPN's stance on various issues and policies.
Focus areas include company security practices, US-China competition, cybersecurity, and advanced AI trajectory.
Benefits
Technology budget provided.
Health insurance with 100% of premiums covered for employees and dependents.
Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
I. POSITION SUMMARY
The AI Policy Network (AIPN) is hiring researchers for our policy team at two levels of seniority to provide research support across our fast-growing organization. This role is perfect for someone with strong or emerging policy analysis skills who wants to directly apply their skills to American policy and work with members of Congress, their senior staff, and senior officials in the administration.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and comment on relevant legislation and executive branch policy
Review and comment on relevant news or technical findings
Build proactive policy ideas, including legislation or general strategies
Help decide what stances AIPN ought to take on various issues and policies
Current potential topics of focus include company security practices, US-China global competition, cybersecurity, biosecurity, and assessing and preparing for the trajectory of advanced AI. However, we work as a fast-paced generalist team and the world around AI is constantly evolving, so this list is subject to change. We value both generalist skills/reasoning and domain expertise.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. Experience
Policy Analysts are expected to have at least one year of relevant experience.
Senior Policy Analysts are expected to have at least three years of relevant experience and a record of independent work. Policy work counts, such as published analysis, legislative text, or testimony. Technical AI work also counts for candidates moving into policy, such as AI safety or alignment research, model evaluations, or AI security work.
Relevant experience means full-time, paid work in a research, policy, or AI-related technical role, including technical AI safety, machine learning, and AI security research. Internships and coursework do not count. Doctoral research and research fellowships count if they produced published work.
B. Requirements
All hires must demonstrate an ability to (a) write clearly and concisely for a range of audiences, particularly policymakers; (b) find, read, critically assess, and apply research or policy from various disciplines to AI-specific contexts; and (c) have strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct rapid turnaround policy work in a fast-paced culture.
Strong and demonstrated interest in AI, technology policy, or national-security issues.
C. Preferred but not necessary
A deep understanding of D.C. politics
A legal background
Domain expertise in a particular topic of focus
AI POLICY NETWORK (AIPN)Role Details
Compensation:
Policy Analyst: $80,000-$135,000
Senior Policy Analyst: $140,000-$190,000
Benefits: Benefits include technology budget, health insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and dependents, and unlimited PTO.
