Position description
Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Government Affairs to join our growing organization. The Director/Senior Director of Government Affairs will help support the development and execution of ARI’s advocacy strategy and help lead our outreach to Republicans.
About Us
ARI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to policy advocacy in the public interest, focused on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). We believe in establishing a thoughtful governance framework for rapidly advancing AI technology that protects the public from harm while continuing to foster innovation. ARI takes a bipartisan approach, building coalitions across the political spectrum.
About the Role
Reporting to the VP of Government Affairs, the Director/Senior Director of Government affairs will work closely with the VP & SVP of Government Affairs to execute ARI’s advocacy strategy.
The Director/Senior Director will have the responsibility for cultivating and maintaining relationships with Republican lawmakers and their staff. We are looking for someone who has strong experience in tech policy, a strong network, and excels at accomplishing policy objectives as part of a team. ARI is deeply committed to developing a bipartisan policy agenda that can gain support with policymakers in both parties, and the Director/Senior Director of Government Affairs will play a critical role in helping develop ARI’s policy agenda and lead advocacy efforts to advance this agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the SVP and VP of Government Affairs to develop, coordinate and execute a public policy and stakeholder engagement strategy for ARI’s policy objectives.
- Support ARI’s engagement with lawmakers and their staff and executive branch officials.
- Proactively monitor, report and craft thoughtful responses to governmental initiatives related to ARI’s policy areas
- Weigh the tradeoffs between our ideal policy objectives and political feasibility; identify political obstacles and craft and execute strategies to overcome them
- Host and attend fundraising and networking events, briefings, and roundtables for policymakers
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of experience working in advocacy or government
- 2+ years of experience working in Congress or the Executive Branch
- Passion for the responsible development of AI and emerging technology
- Alignment with ARI’s mission and values
- Strong network and reputation in DC, including both chambers of Congress and the Executive Branch
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain trust-based, productive relationships
- Reputation for trustworthiness and integrity
- Successful track record of advancing public policy objectives
- Experience driving strategic initiatives beyond functional tasks
- A solid understanding of Congressional procedures and a strong ability to navigate complex and fluid political and policy issues
- Collaborative and bipartisan coalition-building skill set and experience
Preferred, but optional:
- Deep expertise and familiarity with AI, science, cybersecurity, or national security policy
Compensation, Benefits, and Location
This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. Relocation assistance may be available. ARI maintains a flexible hybrid work schedule (working in-person Tuesday-Thursday and remote on Monday and Friday).
The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $250,000 commensurate with experience.
ARI offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Healthcare insurance - 85% of healthcare, vision, and dental insurance premiums covered for employees, partners, and dependents
- Unlimited PTO and ~20 office holidays including all Federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- 401k Retirement Plan with 6% Employer Match
- Wellness Benefit - stipend to support physical and mental well-being
- Internet & Utilities Reimbursement - stipend to cover internet and utilities’ expenses from remote work
- Home Office Expenses for New Employees - up to $500 to all new full-time employees for home office set up expenses
- Professional Development Stipend - Up to $2,500 annually to be used towards building new knowledge and skills
- Medical FSA
- Commuter FSA
Application instructions
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