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Model Policy Manager, National Security

OpenAI· Safety Systems
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Hybrid (San Francisco), Hybrid (Washington, DC), Hybrid (US - Remote)$207k - $335k + equityFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Role focused on shaping model behavior for U.S. government use with a emphasis on national security applications, translating policy into training and evaluation criteria to navigate high-stakes scenarios while preserving model usefulness.

Responsibilities

  • Develop model policies that guide safe and useful behavior.
  • Build evaluations, identify policy gaps and model failures, and use findings to improve policies and training.
  • Work with research, engineering, and domain experts to support safe, reliable deployment.

Qualifications

  • Bring relevant experience in AI safety, policy, or risk assessment.
  • Have strong judgment and can turn complex safety questions into clear, practical policies.
  • Have the technical fluency to work hands-on with model data and evaluations.
  • Are motivated by OpenAI’s mission and the responsible use of AI in safety-critical settings.

Skills

Required:AI safetyPolicy designTechnical fluency with model data and evaluations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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