US Congressional Lead (AI)

Location: Washington, DC; hybrid role with frequent travel to meetings and events with key stakeholders. Relocation assistance is available to eligible new employees.

Salary: $252K–$280K base pay annually, plus equity and performance-related bonuses for eligible employees.

Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company developing and deploying general-purpose artificial intelligence with a focus on safety and human benefit.

What you will do

• Develop strategies and advance OpenAI’s engagement with the U.S. Congress.
• Build and manage relationships with House and Senate lawmakers and staff.
• Support meetings, briefings, hearings, and other Congressional engagements.
• Coordinate collaboration with civil society and industry partners relevant to Congressional engagement.
• Shape strategic initiatives and policy documents, prepare leaders for government engagements, and represent OpenAI in private and public forums.

Requirements

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience and credibility working with Republicans in the U.S. federal government, particularly the legislative branch.
• Capitol Hill experience and experience managing private-sector and civil-society relationships.
• Knowledge of the U.S. government, its institutions and processes, and policy issues and debates related to AI.
• Extensive technology policy experience, including experience with the Commerce, Judiciary, and/or Appropriations Committees.
• Understanding of emerging AI technologies, especially in the U.S. Congressional context.
• Experience working with cross-functional communications, policy, and legal teams and aligning diverse internal and external partners.
• Strong judgment, personal integrity, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to execute in fast and flexible environments through rapid cycles of analysis, decision, and action.
• Knowledge of and genuine care about the impact of technology on society.

Culture & Benefits

• Work as part of a high-performing, peer-led global team with an emphasis on collaboration and accountability.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid parental and medical leave, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick or safe time.
• Mental health and wellness support, life and disability coverage, and an annual learning and development stipend.
• Daily office meals, eligible meal delivery credits, commuter benefits, and possible charitable donation matching and wellness stipends.