Safety Policy Manager, Global Affairs
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled policy managers in AI has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job postings over the last year. Openai's commitment to ensuring AI benefits humanity makes this role particularly intriguing. With the global AI market projected to reach
Job Description
About the Role
The Safety Policy Manager position at Openai is a critical role within the Global Affairs team, focusing on developing proactive policy positions that align with the company's mission to benefit humanity through artificial intelligence. This role will involve working closely with regional teams, safety systems, product, and product policy teams to understand Openai's safeguards and translate that understanding into policy-relevant insights, analysis, and proposals. The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing, analytical, program management, and strategic thinking abilities.As a Safety Policy Manager, you will be part of the Policy Development and Operations team, responsible for identifying, tracking, and analyzing emerging legislative and regulatory proposals globally. Your work will inform the development of global public policy positions that are informed by legislative trends and Openai's unique technical expertise. You will also contribute to policy campaigns across regions and integrate regional perspectives in company-wide initiatives such as product launches.
What You Will Do
- Develop proactive policy positions by analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals and providing issue-area expertise
- Synthesize legislative trends and regional insights, apply cross-functional perspectives, and exercise policy judgment
- Articulate key decisions, trade-offs, and areas of alignment or disagreement clearly
- Work closely with regional teams to understand their needs and priorities
- Collaborate with safety systems, product, and product policy teams to understand Openai's safeguards
- Translate understanding of safeguards into policy-relevant insights, analysis, and proposals
- Contribute to the Global Affairs team's broader thinking about proactive safety policies to advance and advocate for
- Position policies to succeed around the globe
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and internal teams
What We Are Looking For
- Exceptional writing, analytical, program management, and strategic thinking abilities
- Experience in policy development, preferably in the tech or AI industry
- Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
- Experience with Excel and other analytical tools
- Strong policy judgment and ability to make informed decisions
- Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment
Nice to Have
- Experience working with AI safety and ethics
- Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks related to AI
- Familiarity with Openai's products and technologies
- Experience in public policy or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and policies
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Access to the latest technologies and tools
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of AI regulatory frameworks and safety policies before applying.
- Showcase your analytical skills by providing examples of complex data analysis using Excel or similar tools.
- Highlight your ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Prepare to discuss your experience in policy development and how you can apply it to Openai's mission.
- Research Openai's products and technologies to demonstrate your interest and knowledge of the company's work.
- Be ready to provide specific examples of your policy judgment and decision-making skills.
- Consider having a portfolio or examples of your written work to demonstrate your writing and analytical skills.
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