Federal Affairs Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Federal Affairs Lead (AI): Managing direct engagement with Congress and the Executive Branch to advance federal legislative agendas with an accent on technology policy, national security, and AI governance. Focus on building high-level relationships, executing lobbying strategies, and translating complex technical issues into actionable policy guidance.

Location: Must be based in Washington, D.C. (On-site)

Company

hirify.global is an AI startup building open-weight models to make superintelligence accessible to everyone.

What you will do

• Engage with policymakers across Congress and the Executive Branch on priority issues including national security, energy, and infrastructure.
• Lead the full lobbying cycle from identifying targets and scheduling meetings to securing legislative commitments.
• Monitor and analyze legislative markups and regulatory activity, providing real-time intelligence to company leadership.
• Develop and execute advocacy campaigns and create high-impact policy materials like one-pagers and testimony support.
• Advise leadership on political feasibility, timing, and stakeholder dynamics within the AI policy landscape.
• Manage relationships with external consultants and lobbying firms to ensure strategic alignment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in-house, at a firm, or in government with a proven record of influencing legislative outcomes.
• Must be located in Washington, D.C. for on-site presence.
• Established, active relationships with key policymakers.
• Strong ability to distill complex technical AI issues into concise pitches and materials.
• Experience in technology policy is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-autonomy startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages designed to attract top-tier talent.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Fully paid parental leave and financial support for family planning.
• Daily provided lunch and dinner for the team.
• Regular company off-sites and team celebrations.