US Congressional Lead
AI research and deployment company building and deploying frontier AI products, including ChatGPT, Codex, and its API platform.
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About OpenAI
OpenAI’s mission is to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. It consists of the nonprofit OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group, a public benefit corporation governed by the Foundation.
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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 develop strategies and advance engagement with the U.S. Congress across legislative and policy priorities. You'll manage relationships with House and Senate lawmakers and staff, support meetings, briefings and hearings, track emerging issues, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate with legal, policy and communications teams. The role is based in Washington, DC and may require frequent travel.
Requirements
- 8+ years working with the U.S. federal government, particularly the legislative branch
- Knowledge of U.S. government institutions, legislative processes, and AI policy issues
- Substantial Congress experience with strong bipartisan relationships
- Track record working with cross-functional teams
- Sound judgment and integrity
- Ability to execute in fast, flexible environments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills
Responsibilities
- Develop strategies for engagement with the U.S. Congress
- Manage relationships with House and Senate lawmakers and staff
- Support the U.S. Global Affairs team in meetings, briefings, and hearings
- Collaborate with civil society and industry partners
- Track emerging congressional policy issues
- Coordinate cross-functional engagement with legal, policy, and communications teams
- Develop briefing materials and prepare leaders for hearings
- Represent OpenAI in private and public forums
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA employer contributions
- Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter pre-tax accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
- Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees
- 13+ paid company holidays and coordinated office closures
- Paid sick or safe time
- Mental health and wellness support
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits
- Relocation support for eligible employees
- Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
- Equity
- Performance-related bonus
