Gatesfoundation

Gatesfoundation

Senior Officer, AI Technology Policy

Washington, DC · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$190k-$295kDetected 4 days ago
AccessibilityResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • You are responsible for providing the deep technical grounding that supports the development and implementation of the foundation's AI policy by translating developments in AI technology, governance, and industry practice into insights the team can act on.
  • You bring firsthand knowledge of the technology sector, including the stakeholders, dynamics, and realities of how AI systems are built, deployed, and governed in practice, and you bring those perspectives and relationships to the table in service of the team's policy agenda.

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytical products, briefings, and points of view for the Policy & Advocacy team and division leadership that translate complex AI governance and technology policy developments into actionable implications for the foundation's work.
  • Identify relevant AI governance convenings, multistakeholder forums, and technical/policy contacts worth cultivating, and support colleagues who represent the foundation in these spaces.
  • Support the team's engagement with technology sector partners, AI governance organizations, and relevant federal agencies - bringing tech world relationships and perspectives to the table and providing technical grounding that strengthens the foundation's credibility in these spaces.
  • Communicate complex technical and policy developments in a clear, structured, and audience-appropriate way, tailoring analytical products to the needs of foundation leadership, programmatic partners, and external audiences.
  • Support inclusive culture through modeling behaviors and actions
  • Support inclusive culture through modeling behaviors and actions; escalate issues in a timely fashion to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and regulatory developments into clear, actionable analysis for diverse audiences including foundation leadership and programmatic partners, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfort and credibility operating in a policy environment that spans changing federal administrations and varied state political contexts, with a track record of building durable relationships that aren't tied to a particular party or administration.
  • Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to rapidly assess emerging developments, identify their strategic implications, and develop well-reasoned points of view under conditions of uncertainty.
  • This includes direct company sponsorship and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (eg: H-1B, O-1, L-1, E, OPT, STEM-OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

Requirements

  • An Advanced degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $190,100 to $294,700 USD.
  • The range for this role in these locations is $209,100 to $324,100 USD.

Benefits

  • We look forward to learning more about your experience and motivation.
  • and translating their implications for students, educators, institutions, and the foundation's education policy agenda.
  • Intellectual curiosity about education and a demonstrated commitment to learning quickly in new domains; familiarity with the K-12 or postsecondary policy landscape is an asset but not required.

Company info

  • The Advocacy & System Improvement team operates as an engine for sustainable impact at scale within U.S. Program.
  • The Policy & Advocacy team sits within Advocacy & System Improvement and is responsible for building and advancing the foundation's education policy agenda - translating programmatic learning, field evidence, and strategic priorities into rigorous policy perspectives and effective advocacy strategies that shape how federal and state systems support student success.
  • The team works across K-12, postsecondary, pathways, and data and AI policy domains, and maintains a robust state advocacy function that ensures the foundation's priorities are reaching the right audiences through the right partners.
  • This position is located in our Washington DC office and is designated as a limited-term position for 24 months.
  • Please include a cover letter describing what uniquely qualifies you for this role and what inspired you to apply.
  • The Foundation
  • We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.
  • As a mission-driven organization, we strive to balance competitive pay with our mission.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located.
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