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You’ll translate both halves of our technical work for US policymakers and make legible why it matters. Reporting to our Director of Research & Policy, and working closely with our Executive Director, this role is for a policy entrepreneur who can help us build OpenMined into a trusted tech-policy voice in Washington.\nLocation\nWhile OpenMined is a remote organization and you’ll work from home, this role is based in Washington, DC. The job depends on being in the city to regularly attend in-person meetings with policymakers, agency staff, and partners.\nResponsibilities\nPolicy Strategy & Education\nLead OpenMined’s US policy agenda on AI oversight and verification, covering independent evaluation, secure model access for regulators and researchers, and attribution-based control\nDevelop OpenMined’s US position on network-source AI and make the case to policymakers\nStaff the Executive Director for principal-level meetings, briefings, and roundtables\nIdentify critical policy windows and track Washington developments proactively\nBuild relationships with key stakeholders in Congress, the Administration, Relevant Agencies, and select state governments\nRepresent OpenMined in policy forums, consultations, and working groups\nBuild coalitions with privacy-tech companies, research institutions, and civil society organizations to advance common policy goals\nCross-functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Product and Engineering teams to inform technical development and infrastructure investment decisions, as well as operationalize policy strategy\nWork closely with Partnerships team to represent OpenMined in federal AI research programs including the NAIRR and the Genesis Mission\nCollaborate with internal and community researchers to translate technical innovations into policy recommendations\nCoordinate with global policy colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and approach\nSupport Leadership in developing policy-informed partnership frameworks and deployment strategies\nThought Leadership\nAuthor blog posts, research papers, and policy briefs (see Policy Blog for ideas)\nSpeak at conferences and events\nContribute to public consultations and regulatory impact assessments\nRequirements\nMust-Haves\nBased in Washington, DC, or willing to relocate before start\n5+ years of experience in US technology policy\nTechnical literacy sufficient to engage engineers in depth (a CS degree is not required)\nExperience in government service, including fellowships\nProven track record of successful policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement\nExperience translating between technical and policy communities\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English\nDeep commitment to privacy, open source, and countering concentrations of power\nA self-directed policy entrepreneur who creates opportunities rather than waiting for them\nWillingness to travel roughly once a month on average, for conferences and policy events, and occasional partner visits. 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