AI Policy Research Resident

Washington, DC (DC Metro Area), US🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $110,900–$110,900🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Conducting analysis, drafting written products, and owning significant project components on frontier AI policy for senior policy audiences.

Role type

Senior IC policy research analyst (AI governance)

Builds

Policy briefs, research memos, and strategic frameworks for national and global security decisionmakers

Domain

Public policy + Artificial Intelligence governance

Required skills

AI landscape context, AI policy understanding, strong analytical skills, policy pragmatism, rapid-response analysis, stakeholder interview skills

Preferred skills

Published research on AI policy, U.S. government policymaking familiarity, AI technical acumen, quantitative or legal analytical skills

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Own key research deliverables including research design, technical policy analysis, and framework development; Draft policy briefs and reports for technical and senior policy audiences; Monitor and assess U.S. and international AI policy, legal, and governance developments; Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences; Help shape research agenda by identifying emerging policy questions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC (Associate/Specialist/Expert levels)

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