National Security Lead, State and Local Government, Global Affairs
$201,600–$325,000 year
Remote · United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior individual contributor role leading OpenAI's engagement with state and major metropolitan homeland security, emergency management, cybersecurity, election security, law enforcement, and public safety leaders. Represent OpenAI on AI-related national security and public safety issues at the state and municipal level; develop policy engagement strategies; draft policy briefs and strategy memos; coordinate with internal teams; build trusted, nonpartisan relationships with governors', mayors', and agency offices; identify opportunities for beneficial AI uses in state and local contexts; and travel regularly across the United States. Requires deep knowledge of U.S. homeland security, emergency management, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and related policy fields, plus strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate complex AI capabilities and risks into practical policy and operational relevance for state and local leaders.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of relevant experience in homeland security, emergency management, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, election security, public safety, or closely related policy fields
- Experience at DHS or in a senior state or major metropolitan homeland security, cyber, emergency management, or resilience role strongly preferred
- Demonstrated credibility with state and local government leaders and relevant professional associations or public safety networks
- Familiarity with AI-related security challenges, including cyber threats, election security, critical infrastructure, biosecurity, or criminal misuse
- Excellent communication, policy writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong strategic instincts and the ability to deliver results in a rapidly evolving environment
Additional Requirements
- US-based candidates preferred
- Must be willing to travel across the United States
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