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Senior Policy Manager

ManagerManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 2017H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Washington

Posted

36 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Develop and execute OpenMined's US policy strategy, focusing on attribution-based control and distributed computing infrastructure • Monitor and analyze US legislative developments • Build relationships with key stakeholders in Congress, the Administration, Relevant Agencies, and select state governments • Represent OpenMined in policy forums, consultations, and working groups • Build coalitions with privacy-tech companies, research institutions, and civil society organizations to advance common policy goals • Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for our technical teams • Ensure OpenMined's tools and frameworks align with US data protection and AI governance requirements • Develop policy briefs and position papers on emerging regulatory issues • Support OpenMined’s community in understanding regulatory implications for privacy-preserving technologies • Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to inform technical development and infrastructure investment decisions, as well as operationalize policy strategy • Partner with the Education team to develop policy-related educational content • Collaborate with internal and community researchers to translate technical innovations into policy recommendations • Coordinate with global policy colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and approach • Support Leadership in developing policy-informed partnership frameworks and deployment strategies • Author blog posts, research papers, and policy briefs (see Policy Blog for ideas) • Speak at conferences and events • Contribute to public consultations and regulatory impact assessments • Build OpenMined's reputation as a trusted voice in US tech policy • Monitor and research emerging policy issues to assess strategic partnerships and organization positioning

Job Requirements

3-5 years of experience in US technology policy
Strong understanding of US legislative processes and regulatory frameworks
Proven track record of successful policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Experience translating between technical and policy communities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Deep commitment to privacy, open-source, and democratizing access to AI
Willingness to travel
Advanced degree in law, public policy, computer science, or related field (preferred)
Technical background or demonstrated ability to understand complex privacy-preserving technologies (preferred)
Experience working with open-source communities (preferred)

Benefits

Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, focused on social impact rather than profit, offering the chance to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Open Source Contribution: Make a real impact by contributing to an Open Source project that benefits a broad community.
Collaborative Global Team: Join a dynamic, international team that values collaboration and diversity.
Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy the autonomy to structure your work hours around what best fits your life and productivity.
Fully Remote Work: Work from anywhere in the world—no office or commute required.
Results-Driven Culture: Thrive in an environment that values efficiency and results over bureaucracy.
Flexible Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with flexible vacation days, alongside recognition of local national holidays.
Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive pay, with equity in salary across different regions.