Federation of American Scientists · 2 months ago
Senior Manager, AI Safety and Security Policy
Washington DC, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expThe Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is building the capacity to govern increasingly advanced AI systems in the public interest. As Senior Manager, AI Safety and Security Policy, you will drive efforts to turn technical insights into policy impact, shaping how the U.S. manages the challenges of frontier AI.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify policy windows, including areas where proactive, targeted interventions (e.g., public comments, convenings, briefings) can support tangible policy change
Write and publish rigorous, timely analysis that anticipates emerging AI risks and opportunities and is useful to policymakers
Develop well-scoped research projects on AI safety and security policy where you see potential windows to drive policy change
Engage with external experts, including technical AI experts, to conduct relevant research
Respond to requests for technical assistance from policymakers, including through briefings and responses to requests for information
Collaborate on AI policy development with our Day One community, including through our AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship
Collaborate with internal teams on relevant policy projects (e.g., AI and nuclear weapons)
Manage and mentor staff with regular, timely, and constructive feedback. Contribute to personnel development and foster a curious, inclusive, and ambitious team culture
Manage project deadlines and deliverables, ensuring timeliness and high quality. Collaborate across other internal teams to ensure alignment and execution on relevant AI projects. Attend relevant internal meetings
Oversee future iterations of FAS’s AI Safety Policy Entrepreneurship Fellowship in collaboration with other FAS staff
Assist with the preparation and management of budgets in collaboration with other FAS staff
Participate in fundraising efforts as appropriate and draft reports for relevant funders
Support the Associate Director of AI and Emerging Technology Policy in managing the AI portfolio at FAS
Regularly engage with policymakers, civil society, technical AI experts, and a range of AI policy communities to share and refine ideas
Represent FAS at relevant external events, including travel as needed
Serve as an expert commentator for journalists, via social media, and through publications in the popular press
Design and manage relevant events (workshops, briefings, convenings, etc.), supported by other FAS staff, including formulating event agendas, themes, and speakers, and bringing a diverse range of ideas into dialogue
Qualification
Required
7+ years of relevant experience across think tanks, government, academia, or industry
Experience with one or more areas of AI safety and security policy (e.g., frontier AI safety, AI and chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological (CBRN) weapons, AI and cybersecurity, red-teaming, dangerous capabilities evaluations)
Aptitude for policy entrepreneurship, including an ability to identify policy windows and match interventions (briefings, convenings, public comments, etc.) to moments of maximal impact
Proven ability to craft precise, persuasive, and implementable policy proposals and communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences alike
Ability to engage critically and carefully with technical AI work—understanding research claims, methods, and limitations—and translate these into policy-relevant insights
Capacity to engage constructively across differing schools of thought in AI policy (e.g., safety, security, fairness, and innovation) while maintaining analytical rigor and respect for diverse evidence bases
Track record of working across teams and mentoring or guiding colleagues in a mission-driven, fast-moving environment
Preferred
Direct government experience, particularly in areas relevant to AI policy
Experience briefing senior decision‑makers
Experience managing people and complex projects; clear, empathetic communication and stakeholder coordination
Experience convening cross‑sector stakeholders and building consensus, particularly around challenging topics
Hands-on technical experience in AI/ML, for example developing or deploying frontier AI systems
Research or publication record, especially on AI policy (e.g., reports, academic articles, public commentary)
Professional networks spanning AI research, policy, and advocacy communities, particularly AI safety and security
Advanced degree (e.g., MS, JD, MPP/MPA, or PhD), especially with a focus on AI governance, safety, or security
Benefits
FAS offers a competitive benefits and retirement package for employees. Details will be provided to you during the interview process.
Company
Federation of American Scientists
The Federation of American Scientists provides science based analysis of and solutions to protect national and international security.
11-50 employees
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