AI Policy and Strategy Advisor

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Summary
The AI Policy and Strategy Advisor supports the development and implementation of policies governance frameworks and strategic initiatives that ensure the ethical responsible and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role helps shape AI policy direction mitigate emerging risks promote transparency and accountability and align AI initiatives with organizational objectives legal requirements and national security priorities. The ideal candidate combines experience in policy development governance and strategic planning with a strong interest in the evolving AI landscape.
Responsibilities
Develop and support strategies that promote the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.
Analyze develop and implement AI policies guidelines and governance frameworks.
Monitor and maintain awareness of key developments in AI regulations policies standards and best practices.
Assess emerging AI and data policy trends and provide recommendations for organizational adoption.
Serve as a subject matter expert on AI policy and governance issues.
Support and deliver client engagements related to AI policy strategy and governance.
Engage with government regulatory and industry stakeholders to understand evolving policy requirements.
Identify and help mitigate AI-related risks through effective governance and oversight practices.
Present and communicate AI policy recommendations and organizational perspectives to clients and stakeholders.
Promote alignment between AI initiatives organizational values legal requirements and mission objectives.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Experience creating analyzing or implementing federal government policies.
Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence concepts and emerging technologies.
Strong interest in AI policy governance and responsible AI practices.
Ability to work onsite 40% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
3 years of policy and strategy development experience particularly supporting Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.
Experience in policy analysis governance strategic planning or regulatory affairs.
Knowledge of AI governance frameworks responsible AI principles and emerging AI regulations.
Understanding of national security defense policy or government modernization initiatives.
Experience engaging with regulatory bodies policymakers or government stakeholders.
Experience assessing data AI and technology policy standards.
Ability to develop executive-level briefings recommendations and thought leadership materials.
Demonstrated ability to represent organizational positions and perspectives with senior stakeholders and clients.

Clearance
At minimum an active secret clearance is required the program can hold up to a TS/SCI

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