Full-Time Head of US Policy
Future Of Life Organizations is hiring a remote Full-Time Head of US Policy. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting Worldwide based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is seeking a Head of U.S. Policy.
Washington D.C. location preferred, candidates from other U.S. locations considered.
The Head of U.S. Policy reports to FLI's Director of Policy.
FLI aims to reduce catastrophic risks from transformative technologies and develop optimistic, realistic future visions.
Our U.S. Policy team advocates for forward-thinking AI policy at state and federal levels.
As Head of U.S. Policy, you will:
- Lead and grow our U.S. Policy team
- Develop and execute a policy strategy on how the U.S. can best navigate the current race to build Artificial General Intelligence
- Promote future-proofed AI policy at federal and state levels, including mitigation of convergence risk (AI + bio and AI + nuclear)
- Build coalitions with other nonprofits, businesses, and academics on mission-relevant issues
- Develop informational materials, conduct educational briefings, explain complex AI policy issues to non-expert audiences, and represent FLI in media
Required qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master's equivalent or higher) in policy, law, or a technical field related to emerging technologies
- 5+ years of relevant work experience, mid-career and senior candidates encouraged
- Detailed understanding of challenges that artificial general intelligence may pose to society
- Strong self-direction, proactivity, and work ethic
- Comfortable working remotely and independently a significant portion of the time
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience managing high-performing teams
- Direct experience working for or advocating to legislatures and high-level civil servants at state or federal level
- Advanced knowledge of policy-making process, including legislative procedures and intervention opportunities
- Understanding of technical capabilities and limitations of AI systems
Compensation: $150,000 - $250,000/year (varies by experience and geography)
Benefits: 24 days vacation, health insurance, paid parental leave, co-working space allowance, work-from-home allowance for office supplies/equipment.
Application process:
- Upload resume
- Cover letters are optional
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- Apply ASAP
- Questions: contact@futureoflife.org
- Mention "ECENOMICAL" and tag RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA== when applying (#RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA==)