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US/NatSec Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Target of 2-3 months after the first interview Time Allocation: Full-time Location: Washington D.C., with at least 25% of your time expected to be spent on travelling for relevant meetings,

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Application deadline: We're considering applications on a rolling basis. It can take multiple weeks until we respond, even if you are a great fit.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a US/NatSec Specialist who will develop and own our engagement with the US administration and the broader Intelligence and/or defense community.

You will work with a range of diverse communities, including leading technical researchers, legal scholars, the international frontier AI safety and security community, and government officials, to inform the United States’ government's situational awareness and preparedness.

The ideal candidate believes in the importance of agile and adequate interventions spearheaded by government and enjoys developing ideas that bridge technical research and public policy to ensure a thriving future with advanced AI systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Relationship Building

• Proactively seek out and build foundational relationships with individuals, groups and organisations relevant to Apollo Research’s mission

• Manage pre-existing and new relationships with policymakers to generate opportunities for regular engagement and increase understanding of topics relevant to Apollo Research’s work Convene and brief diverse stakeholders, including through hosting or attending relevant policy events such as requested meetings, discussion panels, or workshops

Policy Research

• Keep on top of and engage with relevant bills, governance discussions and policy proposals

• Work with colleagues to develop timely and accurate policy submissions, responses to requests for information, and policy memos

• Eventually, develop and execute on your own strategic vision to ensure safe and secure AI development and deployment in accordance with Apollo Research’s mission and the organisation’s core priorities

Policy Communication and Engagement

• Communicate Apollo Research’s technical work to relevant audiences and decision makers

• Brief and support senior leadership ahead of exchanges and meetings with relevant audiences and decision makers

[Optional] Academic Research

• Contribute to other research streams, academic and policy writing in the Governance Team, where appropriate

• Conduct independent research and writing, where appropriate and desirable

Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, at least 3 of which should have been spent focusing on U.S. intelligence and/or defense (for instance, through roles at the National Security Agency, Department of State, or Department of War, among others)

Have previously obtained security clearance (at minimum, secret clearance)

Have a robust and up to date understanding of decision-making across the intelligence and/or defense community, the legislative and executive branches

A trusted and reliable operator with a wide-reaching network across diverse communities

A strong and accurate communicator who is skilled at breaking down complex topics into accessible and implementable proposals

Based in or willing to relocate to Washington DC

Align with Apollo Research’s mission and values

Are a detail-oriented writer with experience writing for a policy audience as well as for an academic audience

Have demonstrated experience working on AI or AI-related topic areas

Have demonstrated experience conducting policy-relevant research and developing policy proposals

Have demonstrated experience devising and leading successful policy and engagement campaigns

Have management experience

Hold a Masters degree or Ph.D in a related field

We want to emphasize that people who feel they do not fulfill all of these characteristics but think they would be a good fit for the position, nonetheless, are strongly encouraged to apply. We believe that excellent candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds and are excited to hear from you.

Start Date: Target of 2-3 months after the first interview

Time Allocation: Full-time

Location: Washington D.C., with at least 25% of your time expected to be spent on travelling for relevant meetings, conferences and to work from our London office.

This role offers market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits.

USD 150,000 - 240,000/year, commensurate with experience.

Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be eligible for higher end of the range, such as those with more than a decade of experience in the intelligence and/or defense community or those with validated and repeated experience drafting relevant legislation.

Flexible work hours and schedule

Unlimited vacation

Unlimited sick leave

Paid work trips, including staff retreats, business trips, and relevant conferences

A yearly $1,000 (USD) professional development budget