Cast

AIPolicyResearchResident,Associate/Specialist

$111–183k Washington, District of Columbia, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Santa Monica, California, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“AI Policy Research Resident, Associate / Specialist at Cast. Skills: AI policy, Research, Analysis, Writing. Own research deliverables. Design research methods”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain security clearance, U.S. citizenship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Excellent analytic ability, Ability to communicate clearly, Ability to work effectively, Commitment to RAND's core values, AI landscape context, AI policy understanding, Strong analytical skills, Strong writing skills, Policy pragmatism, Mission-driven, Adaptable

Nice to Have

Published research on AI policy, Published analysis on AI policy, Published commentary on AI policy, Familiarity with U.S. government, Experience engaging policy audiences, AI technical acumen, Quantitative analytical skills, Legal analytical skills

What You'll Do.

Own research deliverables

Design research methods

Conduct technical policy analysis

Conduct literature reviews

Conduct stakeholder interviews

Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Contribute to rapid-response analysis

Present policy briefs

Monitor AI policy developments

Assess AI policy developments

Assess international AI policy

Assess U.S. AI policy

Shape research agenda

Identify policy questions

Contribute to project scoping

Contribute to project design

Support client engagement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Within CAST; Within RAND

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication; Policy briefs; Research memos; Report content; Presentations

Process & Methodology

Research design, Project scoping, Project design

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