Head Of Global Policy Strategy & Ops

Head of Global Policy

Location:

Washington DC

Compensation: $177, USD / year

At Scale, we believe that AI will dramatically improve the world, and our mission is to accelerate the development of AI. As Scale continues to grow its Government Relations function, we are looking for a Head of Global Policy to support our engagements with Congress, Government Agencies, Industry Trade Associations, and more.

The successful candidate will have a history of successfully driving Policy and Regulatory outcomes, and the ability to connect business objectives to policy wins.

• Own Scale's global policy strategy across all issue areas, including AI governance, federal procurement, international AI safety frameworks and more.
• Lead and grow a team of policy professionals, setting priorities and managing execution across a complex portfolio.
• Translate business objectives into policy outcomes.
• Serve as Scale's senior voice at trade associations, standards bodies, and industry coalitions; drive consensus on Scale's priority positions.
• Brief and advise Scale's executive leadership on regulatory and legislative developments affecting the business.
• Lead Scale's response to Rule makings, Requests for Comments, and regulatory proceedings across jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, agency leads, and legislative staff in the US and internationally.

• 8+ years experience in Policy or working in the Government.
• Experience successfully securing consensus for priorities at trade associations, standards bodies.
• Experience leading company response to Rule makings, Requests for Comments, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous technical experience such as publishing research/peer reviewed paper, covering technology policy as an issue area within the Government, working at a technical Government Agency within the Executive Branch, or experience in the technology sector.
• A history of managing multiple work streams simultaneously.

• History working within a startup environment or tech company.
• Active U.S. Top Secret or Secret clearance.

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training.

Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity-based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. You will also receive benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous PTO, and a commuter stipend.

Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

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