Policy Planning & Operations (US Federal)

TL;DR

Policy Planning & Operations (US Federal): Build and run the operational backbone of federal government relations function with an accent on legislative tracking, lobbying compliance, stakeholder coordination, and logistical support. Focus on managing systems, processes, and infrastructure for effective engagement on Capitol Hill and across the executive branch.

Location: Washington, DC (hybrid policy: at least 25% time in office)

Salary: $230,000 USD

Company

AI research lab, policy think-tank, and technology startup building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day operations including legislative/regulatory tracking, meeting coordination, stakeholder database management, and internal reporting
• Own end-to-end lobbying compliance: LDA registration/reporting, gift/ethics rules, coordination with outside counsel
• Track legislation, hearings, markups, regulatory proceedings; maintain dashboards and deliver intelligence to teams
• Coordinate Hill logistics: scheduling meetings, fly-ins, DC visits, briefing materials
• Manage relationships/workflows with outside lobbying firms/consultants, contract administration, deliverable tracking
• Build/maintain operational infrastructure: CRM, tracking systems, document management, approval workflows
• Coordinate cross-functionally with policy, communications, legal, executive teams for alignment

Requirements

• 5+ years managing business-critical, cross-functional initiatives
• Experience in government relations operations, trade association, or lobbying firm administration
• Working knowledge of LDA registration/reporting, congressional gift/ethics rules, federal lobbying compliance
• Track record building/managing operational systems: legislative tracking, stakeholder databases, meeting coordination
• Understanding of Capitol Hill/executive branch operations: committee processes, scheduling, legislative calendar
• Clear, concise written/verbal communication; ability to quickly learn technical domains

Nice to have

• Direct Hill scheduling/operations experience
• Experience coordinating with outside lobbying firms
• Passion for frontier AI development and policy frameworks

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation/parental leave, flexible working hours
• Collaborative team environment focused on high-impact AI research
• Office spaces in San Francisco and other locations
• Visa sponsorship available (with reasonable effort)