National Security & Technology Policy Fellow

Scale AI•Washington, DC

7d•$120,750 - $193,200

About The Position

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. We are looking for a National Security & Technology Research Fellow to help us accelerate the strategies we pursue and to communicate them broadly. The successful candidate will have a deep grasp of policy analysis, the technology industry, and a record of authorship in both academic and mainstream publications. The role requires intellectual agility, initiative, and a facility for supporting executives, with responsibilities including conducting original research, supporting Scale’s strategy development, and helping Scale tell its story by drafting white papers, speeches, and op-eds. You will: Spearhead original research on how AI will transform our society and how AI is reshaping the global security landscape. Help Scale articulate its point of view in an increasingly competitive ideas market through supporting our engagement with print, broadcast, and social media. Help Scale develop its applied AI strategy, especially in our work with the U.S. government and allies and partners. Support Scale executives in their own thought leadership campaigns through authoring white papers, speeches, and op-eds. Be embedded within the product teams in Scale public sector, working within Scale’s strategy function, and liaising with Scale’s communications and marketing teams.

Requirements

Exceptional skills as an original researcher with 2+ years experience in government, at a think tank, or in the tech industry.
Ability to develop relationships and work across different parts of the organization.
Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications in and beyond national security.
A demonstrated track record of published articles, reports, and commentary in academic, policy, and high-quality media outlets.
Ability to draft speeches, op-eds, briefings, and strategy documents.
Ability to travel to Washington, D.C. and internationally in support of Scale AI objectives.

Nice To Haves

A public profile as a thought leader in technology and national security.
An active TS/SCI US government security clearance.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in international relations, security studies, computer science, public policy, political science, or a related discipline.
History working within a tech company or supporting a Fortune 500 executive or globally known thought leader.

Responsibilities

Spearhead original research on how AI will transform our society and how AI is reshaping the global security landscape.
Help Scale articulate its point of view in an increasingly competitive ideas market through supporting our engagement with print, broadcast, and social media.
Help Scale develop its applied AI strategy, especially in our work with the U.S. government and allies and partners.
Support Scale executives in their own thought leadership campaigns through authoring white papers, speeches, and op-eds.
Be embedded within the product teams in Scale public sector, working within Scale’s strategy function, and liaising with Scale’s communications and marketing teams.