OpenAI

Artificial Intelligence

SafetyPolicyManager,GlobalAffairs

$171–280k San Francisco, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Safety Policy Manager, Global Affairs at OpenAI. Skills: Policy Development, AI Safety, Global Affairs, Program Management. Identify legislative proposals. Track legislative proposals”

Industry & Context.

Artificial Intelligence
Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Strategic thinking; Policy judgement; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Frequent travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Exceptional writing abilities, Analytical abilities, Program management abilities, Strategic thinking abilities

Nice to Have

Experience working at the intersection of technology, policy, and politics, Translating complex socio-technical issues to diverse audiences, Focus on AI safety, Understanding of AI safety issues spanning frontier risks including cyber, CBRN, and alignment issues, Understanding of consumer safety issues including AI’s use in high risk domains, algorithmic discrimination, and fraud, Experience working on technology policy either in government or on a private sector policy or legal team, Demonstrated ability to analyze and engage on complex regulatory and legislative proposals, Analyzing draft text, Developing positions, Supporting negotiations, Experience driving external policy initiatives such as thought leadership, white papers, and participation in industry coalitions that advance responsible technology development and policy positions, Experience briefing senior officials, Ability to understand and communicate with both technical and policy specialists, Ability to execute in fast and flexible environments through rapid cycles of analysis, decision, and action, Sound judgment, Outstanding personal integrity, Genuine care and knowledge about the impact of technology on society

What You'll Do.

Identify legislative proposals

Track legislative proposals

Analyze legislative proposals

Coordinate policy campaigns

Integrate regional perspectives

Represent Global Affairs

Develop proactive policy positions

Analyze regulatory proposals

Provide issue-area expertise

Synthesize legislative trends

Synthesize regional insights

Apply cross-functional perspectives

Articulate key decisions

Articulate trade-offs

Articulate areas of alignment

Articulate areas of disagreement

Work with safety systems teams

Work with product teams

Work with product policy teams

Understand OpenAI safeguards

Translate safeguards into insights

Translate safeguards into analysis

Translate safeguards into proposals

Contribute to proactive safety policies

Position policies for success

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with regional teams; Collaborate with functional teams; Collaborate with legal representatives; Collaborate with product policy representatives; Collaborate with research representatives; Collaborate with safety systems representatives; Ensure technical perspectives reflected; Align diverse internal partners; Align diverse external partners

Communication Scope

Exceptional writing; Exceptional oral communication; Presentation skills; Communicate with technical specialists; Communicate with policy specialists

Process & Methodology

Program management, Organized, Track details, Keep stakeholders on task, Manage diverse issues, Manage complex stakeholders, Scale organizations quickly, Scale processes quickly, Scale functions quickly, Manage teams, Manage people, Manage organizational growth

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