Overview

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

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).

State of Maryland

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