AI Policy Lead

Scale AI • Washington, DC

18h • $164,800 - $206,000

About The Position

Scale is seeking an AI Policy Lead to support policy development and engagements with governments and third parties in the United States and globally. The role combines AI policy expertise, experience driving regulatory and policy outcomes, and the ability to connect business objectives to policy outcomes. The successful candidate will serve as Scale’s in-house AI policy subject-matter expert and help shape the company’s external policy positions, product policies, and government relations strategy. The position also involves representing Scale before governments and external organizations, advising executives, monitoring policy developments, and collaborating across the company.

Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for important decisions. Its products provide data and technologies that support leading models and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications. Scale describes itself as an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• At least 8–10 years of technology policy and/or government experience.
• Demonstrated AI policy expertise, such as responsibility for AI within a government agency, AI-related experience in the technology sector, or publication of AI-related research.
• A history of working with third parties such as trade associations and think tanks.
• Experience engaging government officials and third-party stakeholders, ideally on behalf of a government or private-sector entity.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• A history of working in a fast-paced environment and successfully managing multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with a high degree of autonomy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a technology company.
• Experience with rulemakings, requests for comment, and other regulatory submissions within government and/or the private sector.
• Recognized leadership in an AI-related research area.
• Experience working with foreign governments and/or the diplomatic community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Scale’s in-house AI policy subject-matter expert.
• Lead the development of external policy positions and product policies.
• Represent Scale in engagements with U.S. and foreign governments.
• Advocate for Scale’s positions in trade associations, standards development organizations, and other external forums.
• Assist in forming Scale’s government relations strategy and priorities.
• Lead Scale’s responses to government rulemakings and requests for comment.
• Collaborate with the Scale Policy Lab to advance a policy-relevant research agenda.
• Contribute to Scale’s thought leadership on AI policy.
• Advise and brief executives on policies affecting artificial intelligence.
• Build relationships with relevant external stakeholders.
• Monitor policy and regulatory changes for potential effects on Scale’s business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Business Units, Communications, and Marketing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Generous paid time off.
• The role may be eligible for a commuter stipend.
• Eligible roles include equity-based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed