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Reflection AI · 20 hours ago

Government Relations Lead

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Reflection AI is dedicated to building open superintelligence and making it accessible to all. They are seeking a Government Relations Lead to develop federal engagement strategies and cultivate relationships across government agencies, while effectively communicating the company's policy positions and shaping policy outcomes in the fields of AI governance and national security.

Computer Software

Responsibilities

Own Federal Strategy & Relationships Build and maintain senior-level relationships across Congress, the Administration, and key federal agencies relevant to AI, national security, energy, and infrastructure

Map and actively manage engagement with committees of jurisdiction, agency leadership, career staff, and key influencers

Serve as Reflection’s primary representative in Washington, articulating the company’s policy positions with credibility and precision

Shape Policy Outcomes Lead Reflection’s federal advocacy strategy on AI governance, open-weight models, compute and energy infrastructure, export controls, and related emerging-tech issues

Anticipate legislative and regulatory developments early and proactively shape policy pathways before positions calcify

Drive RFIs, consultations, hearings preparation, coalition efforts, and direct legislative engagement

Bridge Public Sector Insight to Private Sector Execution Synthesize political, procedural, and regulatory developments into clear, timely guidance for leadership and cross-functional teams

Advise internal teams on timing, risk, and opportunity as policies evolve

Ensure Reflection’s product and research strategies are aligned with regulatory reality without being constrained by it

Campaign Leadership Lead cross-functional advocacy campaigns spanning government, industry partners, civil society, and research institutions

Manage and coordinate external partners including lobbyists, trade associations, and policy coalitions

Build public-private partnerships that advance Reflection’s mission while reinforcing U.S. leadership in AI

Qualification

Government relationsPolicy advocacyTechnology policyLegislative engagementCoalition-buildingPublic-private partnershipsPolitical instinctsJudgmentInterpersonal communicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Experience engaging Congress, federal agencies, and the Administration, with a background spanning government and the private sector

Demonstrated understanding of committee jurisdiction, agency authorities, and the mechanics of how policy actually gets made

Strong background in technology policy, with a working understanding of AI, compute, energy, infrastructure, and national-security considerations

Proven track record shaping or influencing policy outcomes through legislative engagement, regulatory strategy, coalition-building, or public-private partnerships

Experience operating inside a fast-moving private-sector environment and translating policy dynamics into business-relevant strategy

Ability to partner effectively with technical teams (research, engineering, product) and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical policymakers

Excellent judgment, political instincts, and comfort operating in ambiguity

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

10+ years of experience across government affairs, public policy, national security, technology policy, or adjacent fields