Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
We are an applied AI lab building end-to-end software agents. We're the makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer, and Windsurf, the AI-native IDE. Together, they represent our vision for collaborative AI teammates…
Skills: Public Policy, Government Affairs, National Security, Regulatory Analysis, Strategic Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
The Director, Congressional Affairs reports to the Head of U.S. Advocacy and is located in Washington, D.C. The candidate will be responsible for representing Vanguard before Congress in a nonpartisan manner on a variety…
Skills: Government Relations, Congressional Procedure, Public Policy Analysis, Lobbying, Relationship Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$77k–$100k/yr
Government Affairs Policy Counsel/Advocate Position Summary: The Government Affairs Policy Counsel/Advocate will play a key role in developing and implementing Public Knowledge's government affairs strategy, through adv…
Skills: Government Affairs Strategy, Public Policy Advocacy, Relationship Building, Legislative Research, Drafting Testimony
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$165k–$190k/yr
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, p…
Skills: Attorney Development, Performance Management, Legal Staffing, Workforce Planning, Career Coaching
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
The Tycko & Zavareei LLP Public Interest Fellowship, now in its 15th year, is a two-year post-JD opportunity for new lawyers with a passion for and experience in public interest work, sincere interest in impactful litiga…
Skills: Public Interest Litigation, Class Actions, Complex Litigation, Qui Tam, False Claims Act Litigation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Description Who We Are The Amica Center for Immigrant Rights fights?for the rights, safety, and unity of immigrant communities, standing with those trapped in our nation’s fundamentally flawed immigration system. We enga…
Skills: Immigration Law, Removal Defense, Federal Litigation, Staff Supervision, Strategic Planning
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
WHO WE ARE As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for a…
Skills: AI Governance, Legal Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Data Protection, Intellectual Property
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
WHO WE ARE As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for a…
Skills: AI governance, Legal research, Risk assessment, Regulatory compliance, Data privacy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$58k–$98k/yr
Overview Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of F…
Skills: Lateral Partner Recruiting, Candidate Logistics, Applicant Tracking Systems, Project Management, Competitive Intelligence
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$160k–$172k/yr
Data Architect 1 - US Remote About Axiom: As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, where, and how cli…
Skills: Enterprise Data Modeling, Data Governance, SQL DDL, SQL DML, Python
Quinte West, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$127k–$181k/yr
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of…
Skills: Export Controls, International Trade Compliance, ITAR, EAR, OFAC
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$175k–$188k/yr
Enterprise Applications Architect 1, Remote About Axiom: As the leading alternative legal services provider globally, Axiom gives in-house legal teams on-demand access to top legal talent and lawyers — deployed when, whe…
Skills: Salesforce Architecture, Apex, SOQL, Boomi, SFDX
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$225k–$275k/yr
Company Overview: MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chai…
Skills: Public Policy Strategy, Legislative Affairs, Government Relations, Federal Procurement, Bipartisan Relationship Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$85k–$500k/yr
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client suppo…
Skills: Employment Law, Litigation, Legal Drafting, Case Management, Client Communication
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$90k–$100k/yr
Join Our Team as a HHS Adjudicator! Who We Are: At Protection Strategies, Inc. (PSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we engage with industry professionals to provide top-tier security solutions and pers…
Skills: Background Investigation, Suitability Adjudication, Case Management, Report Writing, Microsoft Office Suite
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client suppo…
Skills: Medical Malpractice Litigation, Legal Drafting, Case Management, Trial Preparation, Oral Advocacy
Denver, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$78k–$130k/yr
Overview Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of F…
Skills: Project Management, Attorney Integration, Onboarding, Talent Development, Training Coordination
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$66k–$77k/yr
The deadline for submitting applications is July 31, 2026. Who We Are Children’s Law Center is a mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality legal services to children and families in DC. As an or…
Skills: Clinical Consultation, Trauma-Informed Assessment, Case Management, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Advocacy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
USFS is an ISO 9001 management consulting firm with headquarters in the National Capital Region and offices and staff in 12 US states. USFS staff average 10+ years of professional experience, over 80 percent of our staff…
Skills: Federal Acquisition, Contract Administration, Market Research, Solicitation Preparation, FAR Compliance
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$210k–$263k/yr
The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we live, f…
Skills: Sanctions Compliance, Trade Regulations, AML Regulations, Legal Advising, Compliance IT Systems
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The AI Policy Lead will manage engagement with policymakers and regulators to bridge the gap between technical AI innovation and public policy. They will develop policy positions, monitor legislative developments, and represent the company in strategic forums to promote responsible AI deployment.
Candidates need 5-10 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or national security with a strong understanding of U.S. government institutions. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical AI concepts for non-technical audiences are required.
We're the makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer, and Windsurf, the AI-native IDE. Together, they represent our vision for collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to focus on more interesting problems and empower teams to strive for more ambitious goals.
Our team is small and talent-dense. Among our founding team, we have world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and leaders from companies at the cutting edge of AI including Scale AI, Palantir, Cursor, Waymo, Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro.
Building Devin is just the first step—our hardest challenges still lie ahead. If you’re excited to solve some of the world’s biggest problems and build AI that can reason on real-world tasks, apply to join us.
We are seeking an AI Policy Lead to help shape Cognition's engagement with policymakers, regulators, and government stakeholders as AI becomes increasingly important to economic competitiveness, national security, and public sector modernization.
You will serve as a bridge between technical innovation and public policy, helping policymakers understand the opportunities and implications of advanced AI systems while ensuring Cognition remains informed on evolving regulatory, legislative, and geopolitical developments.
This role sits at the intersection of technology, government, and strategy. You will work closely with company leadership, product teams, legal counsel, and external stakeholders to support responsible AI deployment and advance policies that promote innovation, security, and economic growth.
Monitor and analyze emerging AI policy, regulatory, and legislative developments across the United States and key international markets
Develop policy positions, briefing materials, white papers, and executive-level recommendations on issues related to artificial intelligence, national security, technology competitiveness, workforce transformation, and digital infrastructure
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government agencies, think tanks, industry associations, and academic institutions
Support executive engagement with Congress, the Executive Branch, regulators, and international government stakeholders
Represent Cognition in policy discussions, industry working groups, conferences, and strategic forums
Partner with technical teams to translate complex AI capabilities into clear, actionable policy narratives
Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships that accelerate AI adoption across government and critical industries
Help anticipate policy risks and opportunities that could impact company strategy, product development, or market expansion
Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding frontier AI systems
Strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex policy environments
Clear communication across technical, business, and government audiences
Relationship-building and long-term trust with stakeholders
Pragmatism and a focus on outcomes rather than ideology
Ownership mentality and willingness to operate independently
Ability to balance innovation, competitiveness, and responsible governance
5–10 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, national security, technology policy, congressional offices, federal agencies, think tanks, consulting, or related fields
Strong understanding of U.S. government institutions, policymaking processes, and regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organizations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing policy recommendations, briefing materials, or strategic analyses for senior decision-makers
Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and communicate them effectively to non-technical audiences
Interest in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their implications for government and society
Have worked in Congress, the White House, federal agencies, national security organizations, or leading policy institutions
Are familiar with federal budgeting cycles
Have experience with AI, cybersecurity, defense technology, cloud infrastructure, or emerging technology policy
Have advised senior government officials, executives, or technology leaders
Understand both the public and private sector perspectives on innovation and regulation
Are passionate about ensuring the United States remains the global leader in AI development and deployment
Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any.
Makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer. We are an applied AI lab building end-to-end software agents. We’re building collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to focus on more interesting problems and empower engineering teams to strive for more ambitious goals.
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