Senior Technical Advisor, National Security Policy, Global Affairs

About the Role

The role entails working closely with various internal teams, including Safety Systems, Preparedness, Alignment, Research, Security, Legal, and Product Policy, to ensure a cohesive approach to AI governance. The Senior Technical Advisor will also drive Openai's engagement with national AI institutes, the Frontier Model Forum, third-party evaluators, research organizations, and other technical governance bodies.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a senior technical-policy advisor on frontier AI safety and governance issues, including CBRN, cyber, autonomous agents, automated AI R&D, evaluations, risk thresholds, and societal resilience.
• Act as a cross-functional connector between National Security Policy and internal teams to ensure comprehensive policy development.
• Develop proactive policy strategies to help governments and institutions prepare for and react to increasingly capable AI systems.
• Represent Openai externally with sound judgment, integrity, and credibility in sensitive engagements.
• Translate technical realities into clear policy products, including memos, briefs, talking points, government responses, strategy documents, and internal decision materials.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with AI safety researchers, technical policy experts, think tanks, standards bodies, civil society organizations, and current or former government officials.
• Identify emerging technical-policy opportunities and help determine which initiatives are most important to advance Openai's mission.
• Coordinate complex work across many stakeholders and operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous settings.
• Contribute to the development of novel strategic approaches as the policy environment evolves.

What We Are Looking For

• A strong network in the AI research, safety, and governance communities.
• Solid technical judgment with the ability to reason rigorously about model capabilities, evaluations, threat models, mitigations, and the limits of current evidence.
• Political astuteness, with sound judgment about navigating sensitive internal and external environments.
• Excellent writing and communication skills to support senior leaders in decision-making under uncertainty.
• A creative approach to frontier AI policy, with the ability to identify, develop, and evaluate new strategic approaches.
• Experience in coordinating complex work across many stakeholders and operating in fast-moving settings.
• A deep care for Openai's mission, ensuring AGI benefits all of humanity.
• 5+ years of experience in frontier AI policy, AI safety, or technical AI governance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Excel for data analysis and policy development.
• Previous work in national security or a related field, with an understanding of the policy implications of AI on national security.
• Knowledge of current AI governance frameworks and standards.
• Participation in standards bodies or civil society organizations related to AI governance.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work with a leading company in the AI field, contributing to the development of artificial general intelligence that benefits humanity.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experts in AI safety and governance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and participation in industry events.
• Flexible, remote work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package, although details are not disclosed.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to support policy development and analysis.
• Health and wellness programs to support employee well-being.

• To stand out, highlight your technical fluency and national security experience, as well as your ability to navigate complex policy landscapes.
• Ensure your resume and cover letter demonstrate a deep understanding of AI safety, governance, and the implications of AI on national security.
• Develop a strong portfolio that showcases your policy analysis and development skills, particularly in the context of AI governance.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with technical AI governance and your approach to building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Research Openai's mission and values, and be ready to explain how your skills and experience align with the company's goals.
• Be prepared to provide examples of your ability to reason rigorously about model capabilities and mitigations, as well as your understanding of current AI governance frameworks.