National Security Policy Senior Manager (AI)

Location: Washington, DC, United States

Salary: $170,400–$205,000 USD base salary

Company

hirify.global develops reliable AI systems, high-quality data, and full-stack technologies for leading models, enterprises, and government organizations.

What you will do

• Support AI policy engagement with the national security apparatus, Congress, and the Administration.
• Work with the Public Sector Business Unit on DoD and intelligence agency programs, including funding lines, requirements, and business growth initiatives.
• Contribute to policy strategy and priorities while coordinating cross-functional workflows, templates, and recurring internal processes.
• Prepare briefing materials, policy memos, talking points, internal updates, and synthesized analysis for senior leaders and external engagements.
• Track stakeholders, relationships, engagement follow-through, and key national security policy developments.
• Maintain a policy calendar and roadmap covering PPBE timelines, DoD budget and program decisions, leadership transitions, and executive branch actions.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in defense policy, government, defense technology, or the broader defense industry.
• Experience contributing to consensus-building at trade associations, standards bodies, or similar organizations.
• Experience supporting responses to rulemakings, requests for comment, or similar policy processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical experience through research or peer-reviewed publications, technology policy work in government, a technical Executive Branch agency, or the technology sector.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a startup environment or technology company.

Culture & Benefits

• Base salary, equity, and benefits for eligible roles.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous paid time off.
• Additional benefits may include a commuter stipend.
• Inclusive equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.