Policy Advisor

We’re hiring a dynamic, strategic advocate to brief members of Congress and the broader US government on the national security threat posed by superintelligent AI. This role, one of our first hires in the United States, will work closely alongside our Executive Director, Connor Leahy, and is central to growing ControlAI’s campaign to prohibit superintelligence. 

At its heart, this position is about building a broad, bipartisan base of support. We'll likely hire more than one Policy Advisor, and are interested in a wide range of candidates, including:

• Individuals with experience in US national security
• Candidates with media and communications skills or experience
• Former Hill staffers

A typical day might involve emailing dozens of legislative staffers in the morning, supporting a senior leader delivering a briefing over lunch, holding meetings with congressional offices in the afternoon, and working to refine our briefing materials in the evening. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment that operates more like a startup than a typical nonprofit. They’ll demonstrate exceptional persistence and won’t be deterred by cold outreach and hearing “no” dozens of times.

We will consider both early career and experienced candidates. For more experienced candidates, we are open to a Senior Policy Advisor title and a higher compensation range.

We recommend reading this article and its follow-up to get a sense of whether you’d be a good fit for this role.

ControlAI is a non-profit organization that works with a singular mission to prevent the extinction risk posed by superintelligence and secure a great future for humanity.

Nobel Prize winners, top AI experts and even the CEOs of major AI companies have warned that superintelligence poses an extinction risk for humanity. Yet, most decision-makers and most of the public are still in the dark about these risks. 

ControlAI exists to change this. We help hundreds of thousands of people understand where AI is going, and take civic action to secure their future. We meet hundreds of lawmakers to inform them about the risks, and convince them to take a public stance. We help dozens of them take action to spur a national conversation about superintelligence, and put measures in place nationally and internationally.

We do this across all democratic institutions, from lawmakers to the media, civil society, and all citizens. We operate like a startup: clear objectives, measurable goals, and real-world results over long-term research.

ControlAI’s impact has been covered in media outlets including the Guardian and TIME Magazine. In the UK, we have briefed over 160 cross-party parliamentarians and No. 10 Downing Street, with our superintelligence campaign gaining support from more than 110 British lawmakers. Based on this successful approach, we’re now scaling our congressional outreach efforts in the US. This position will be a core part of that effort.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will interview strong candidates as they apply.  We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to receive priority consideration.

The application process consists of a resume review, a brief screening interview, a two-hour work task, a comprehensive interview with our US Director, and a conversation with our CEO. We will communicate details of the interview process to candidates as they proceed, and expect the process to take between 4 and 6 weeks for most candidates.

Location: Our US office is in Washington, D.C. This is an in-person role, with the potential for relocation assistance to D.C. for exceptional candidates. The role requires occasional travel, including international travel. ControlAI is not able to sponsor visas to the US for this position; candidates must already have US work authorization.

Hours: This is a full-time role.

Benefits: ControlAI provides a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) match. 

ControlAI US Inc. is a 501(c)4 social welfare organization and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage everyone to apply regardless of age, race, veteran status, physical abilities, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.