AI Policy Lead–Government Relations

At Refonte, we are confident that AI has the potential to significantly enhance the world, and our mission is to expedite its advancement. As Refonte continues to grow its Government Relations function, we are seeking an AI Policy Lead to assist in our interactions with Government Agencies, Industry Trade Associations, and Standards Development Organizations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving favorable Policy and Regulatory outcomes and the skill to align business goals with policy successes.

Responsibilities:

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  Lead Refonte’s policy engagement with key federal agencies.
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  Lead and support interactions with standards development organizations and industry trade associations on behalf of the Company.
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  Work to grasp business objectives related to the portfolio and translate them into policy successes.
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  Assist in shaping Refonte’s government relations strategy and priorities.
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  Lead the development of Refonte’s regulatory comments.
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  Advise and brief Refonte's leadership on policies affecting artificial intelligence.
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  Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.
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  Monitor policy and regulatory changes for potential impacts on Refonte’s business.

Necessary skills and qualifications:

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  4 to 6 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or government-related roles
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  Experience in effectively securing consensus on priorities within trade associations and standards bodies
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  Experience in leading company responses to rulemakings, requests for comments, and similar processes.
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  Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
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  Previous technical experience, such as publishing research or peer-reviewed papers, addressing technology policy within the government, working at a technical government agency in the Executive Branch, or having experience in the technology sector.
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  A history of managing multiple works streams simultaneously

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  Experience working in a startup environment or at a tech company

Compensation packages at Refonte for eligible roles include a base salary, equity, and benefits. The salary range displayed in each job posting represents the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, based on factors such as work location, job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Employees in eligible roles may also receive equity compensation, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. Your recruiter can provide details about the specific salary range for your preferred location and confirm whether the role will be eligible for an equity grant. In addition to salary and equity, you will receive benefits such as comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additional benefits, such as a commuter stipend, may also be available.

The base salary range for this full-time position in Washington, DC is $169,200—$203,040 USD.

About Us:

At Refonte, we believe that the shift from traditional software to AI is one of the most significant changes of our era. Our mission is to expedite this transition across all industries, and our team is revolutionizing how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products drive the world’s most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision systems. We are trusted by leading generative AI companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, as well as government agencies such as the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and major enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to speed up the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an affirmative action employer and an inclusive, equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, or veteran status.

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