OpenAI

Technology

SeniorTechnicalAdvisor,NationalSecurityPolicy,GlobalAffairs

$137–325k Washington, District of Columbia, United States; San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Technical Advisor, National Security Policy, Global Affairs at OpenAI. Skills: National security policy, AI safety, Technical AI governance. Advise on frontier AI safety. Advise on governance issues”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience, Technical fluency, National security experience

Nice to Have

Network in AI research, Solid technical judgment, Politically astute, Excellent writer, Creative frontier AI policy thinker, Coordinate complex work, Operate effectively in fast-moving settings, Familiarity with frontier AI risk management issues, Experience working with senior stakeholders

What You'll Do.

Advise on frontier AI safety

Advise on governance issues

Connect between teams

Drive engagement with institutes

Develop proactive policy strategies

Represent OpenAI externally

Translate technical realities

Build trusted relationships

Identify technical-policy opportunities

Pressure-test novel ideas

Determine important initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional connector; Internal teams; External stakeholders; Technical policy experts; Civil society organizations; Government officials

Communication Scope

Policy products; Memos; Briefs; Talking points; Government responses; Strategy documents; Internal decision materials; Clear policy products

Process & Methodology

Project management

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