AI Whistleblowing Policy Lead
Independent nonprofit supporting frontier-AI insiders who want to raise concerns through research, policy advocacy, and access to vetted legal and financial resources.
About The AI Whistleblower Initiative (AIWI)
AIWI supports AI-industry whistleblowers, their support organizations, lawyers, and journalists. Its active services include anonymous independent concern assessment, a directory of support organizations, and guidance on legal and financial support; it also conducts AI whistleblowing policy research and advocacy.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own the policy work that strengthens laws protecting AI whistleblowers and improves the channels through which they can disclose. You will draft model legislative language, advise congressional and state offices and agencies, build coalitions, publish op-eds, track bills, and manage fellows while working closely with partners and a lobbyist.
Requirements
- Policy or advocacy experience in AI or whistleblowing
- Strong understanding of how bills are passed
- Multiple years of relevant experience, or a strong record of high-agency work in AI governance
- Strong communication and networking skills
- Ability to work under tight, unpredictable deadlines
- Authorized to work in the US
Responsibilities
- Inform US federal and state whistleblower legislation through model policy, drafting support, briefings and public education
- Provide input on AI bills where language affects insiders' ability to disclose non-compliance
- Build and orchestrate coalitions to strengthen whistleblowing law in key states
- Set policy priorities and develop thought leadership
- Support congressional, federal and state bodies in building and improving disclosure channels
- Build and maintain relationships with congressional offices, advocacy organizations and channel operators
- Track AI and whistleblower bills across state legislatures
- Publish op-eds and conduct exploratory research
- Manage fellows
Benefits
- 100% of medical, dental and vision premiums covered for employees, 50% for spouses and dependents
- 401(k) with 6% employer contribution, no match required
- 20 days PTO plus federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year's
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development budget
- Home office or equipment stipend for hybrid staff
- Wellness budget
Hiring Process
Application review; introduction call with the team; interview with the hiring manager; work task; final interview including meeting the founder; references.