OpenAI
Technology
SeniorTechnicalAdvisor,NationalSecurityPolicy,GlobalAffairs
“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.
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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