External Affairs - US Federal

Details

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The team includes researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working to build beneficial AI systems.

Role summary

We are hiring a Public Policy expert to build relationships with external stakeholders — principally with policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch — develop compelling policy papers, and engage in regular outreach to drive progress in AI policy and AI safety. You will collaborate with Policy colleagues on analyzing policy proposals, drafting submissions for public comment, and strategic campaign planning to amplify Anthropic’s global policy presence. This role sits at the intersection of AI research and public policy and requires translating technical research into actionable policy proposals and stakeholder education.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with policymakers to generate opportunities for regular engagement and increase understanding of AI safety and policy
• Brief external policy and research actors on AI safety and policy opportunities
• Track and monitor significant policy, legislative, legal, or regulatory developments, with a focus on federal policy developments
• Convene diverse stakeholders and speak at policy events such as research announcements, discussion panels, or workshops on AI safety topics
• Support senior colleagues in external engagements by preparing meeting briefs and taking action on follow-up requests
• Collaborate with policy and technical teams to translate Anthropic research into concrete policy proposals, stakeholder education, and thought leadership opportunities
• Develop and amplify public submissions, responses to requests for information, and policy memos written by Anthropic

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in government, technology, legal, and/or other policy-relevant environments (graduate degree preferred; legislative experience required)
• Relevant experience and relationships with policymakers in the Executive Branch and/or Congress
• Track record of effective, information-rich advocacy with government regulatory authorities
• Experience drafting and executing complex policy campaigns aimed at legislative action
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible and relevant information for policymakers, civil society, and think tanks
• Deep curiosity about frontier technological research and willingness to work closely with technical colleagues to translate new discoveries into policy outcomes
• Alignment with Anthropic’s safety mission and public benefit corporation orientation

Compensation

• Expected base annual salary: $265,000 - $295,000 USD
• Total compensation package for full-time employees includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation

Logistics & Additional Information

• Location: Washington, DC (role listing)
• Location-based hybrid policy: staff are expected to be in one of Anthropic's offices at least 25% of the time; some roles may require more office time
• Education requirements: at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Visa sponsorship: Anthropic does sponsor visas where feasible and retains an immigration lawyer to assist
• Deadline to apply: None (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Benefits / Culture

• Competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and an office space for collaboration
• Collaborative research-focused environment valuing communication and high-impact work

How to stand out

• Demonstrated legislative experience and relationships on Capitol Hill or in the Executive Branch
• Strong policy writing, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and campaign planning experience
• Demonstrable interest and ability to work with technical teams on AI safety and related research translation