National Security Specialist

Final date to receive applications We're considering applications on a rolling basis. It can take multiple weeks until we respond, even if you are a great fit.

We’re looking for a US/Nat Sec Specialist who will develop and own our engagement with the US administration and the broader Intelligence Community.

You will work with a range of diverse communities, including leading technical researchers, legal scholars, the international frontier AI safety and security community, and government officials, to inform the United States’ government's situational awareness and preparedness.

The ideal candidate believes in the importance of agile and adequate interventions spearheaded by government and enjoys developing ideas that bridge technical research and public policy to ensure a thriving future with advanced AI systems.

• Proactively seek out and build foundational relationships with individuals, groups and organisations relevant to Apollo Research’s mission
• Manage pre-existing and new relationships with policymakers to generate opportunities for regular engagement and increase understanding of topics relevant to Apollo Research’s work;
  Convene and brief diverse stakeholders, including through hosting or attending relevant policy events such as requested meetings, discussion panels, or workshops

• Keep on top of and engage with relevant bills, governance discussions and policy proposals
• Work with colleagues to develop timely and accurate policy submissions, responses to requests for information, and policy memos
• Eventually, develop and execute on your own strategic vision to ensure safe and secure AI development and deployment in accordance with Apollo Research’s mission and the organisation’s core priorities

• Communicate Apollo Research’s technical work to relevant audiences and decision makers
• Brief and support senior leadership ahead of exchanges and meetings with relevant audiences and decision makers

• Contribute to other research streams, academic and policy writing in the Governance Team, where appropriate
• Conduct independent research and writing, where appropriate and desirable

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, at least 3 of which should have been spent in the U.S. intelligence community (e.g., National Security Agency, Department of State, Department of War)
• Have previously obtained security clearance (at minimum, confidential clearance)
• Have a robust and up to date understanding of decision-making across the intelligence community, the legislative and executive branches
• A trusted and reliable operator with a wide-reaching network across diverse communities
• A strong and accurate communicator who is skilled at breaking down complex topics into accessible and implementable proposals
• Based in or willing to relocate to Washington DC
• Align with Apollo Research’s mission and values

• Are a detail-oriented writer with experience writing for a policy audience as well as for an academic audience
• Have demonstrated experience working on AI or AI-related topic areas
• Have demonstrated experience conducting policy-relevant research and developing policy proposals
• Have demonstrated experience devising and leading successful policy and engagement campaigns
• Have management experience
• Hold a Masters degree or Ph.D in a related field

We want to emphasize that people who feel they do not fulfill all of these characteristics but think they would be a good fit for the position, nonetheless, are strongly encouraged to apply. We believe that excellent candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds and are excited to hear from you.

• Start Date:
  
  Target of 2-3 months after the first interview
• Time Allocation:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  Washington D.C., with at least 25% of your time expected to be spent on travelling for relevant meetings, conferences and to work from our London office.

• USD 150,/year, commensurate with experience.
• Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be eligible for higher end of the range, such as those with…