Member of Policy Staff, Government Affairs

Job overview

The Member of Policy Staff, Government Affairs role is onsite in Washington, DC, with periodic travel to Berkeley, CA; the first year includes about two months embedded with the research team. Annual salary is $328,380–$385,490, with no bonuses or other compensation. METR is a nonprofit research organization assessing AI capabilities, risks, and mitigations, including risks related to AI research and development automation and misalignment. The role communicates METR’s technical findings to policymakers and serves as a point of contact for Congress, executive-branch agencies, and the national security community. It builds durable relationships, translates research into policy-ready briefings, and informs organizational strategy without taking policy positions.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with policymakers and officials
• synthesize political dynamics into recommendations and analysis for METR strategy
• manage staff visits and briefings in DC
• support government partnerships and agency relationships, contracts, and agreements
• translate technical findings into briefings and memos
• scope and drive new DC initiatives
• protect confidential information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

government affairs

policy staff

full-time

washington dc

metr

ai policy

ai risk research

congressional relations

executive branch

national security

ts/sci eligibility

$328,380–$385,490/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 8% of salary
• employer-paid life insurance
• unlimited PTO
• 21-week parental leave
• medical, dental, and vision coverage with 99% of employee premiums paid
• HRA
• fertility benefits
• relocation, wellness, commuter, professional development, and work-equipment stipends
• management coaching.

Why this role

Requires established policymaker relationships, experience translating complex technical topics, knowledge of policymaking institutions, and eligibility for a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance. Periodic travel to Berkeley, CA, is part of the role.

About the employer

METR is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.