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US Congressional Lead

OpenAI· Global Affairs
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Hybrid (Washington, DC)$252k - $280k + equityFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Role focusing on developing and managing OpenAI’s engagement with the U.S. Congress, including strategy, coalition-building, and cross-functional collaboration with policy, legal, and communications teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies and advance OpenAI’s engagement with the U.S. Congress across legislative and policy priorities.
  • Develop and manage relationships with House and Senate lawmakers and staff, with attention to committees shaping technology and emerging policy issues.
  • Support OpenAI’s U.S. Global Affairs team in meetings, briefings, hearings, and other engagements.
  • Collaborate with civil society and industry partners in alignment with OpenAI’s mission.
  • Track emerging congressional policy issues, coordinate cross-functional engagement with legal, policy, and communications teams, develop briefing materials, and prepare leaders for congressional hearings and other government engagements.
  • Represent OpenAI in private and public forums.

Qualifications

  • Substantial Capitol Hill experience, strong congressional relationships, and understanding of AI-related legislative and regulatory issues and processes.
  • 8+ years of experience and credibility working with the U.S. federal government, particularly the legislative branch.
  • Knowledge of U.S. government, its institutions, legislative processes, and key AI policy issues and debates.
  • Strong bipartisan relationships, sound political judgment, and experience navigating complex legislative and policy issues.
  • Experience working with Congress, especially House or Senate Judiciary Committees, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, or other relevant committees.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams (communications, policy, legal) and align internal and external partners.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to convey technical and policy concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Genuine care and knowledge about the impact of technology on society.

Skills

Required:Capitol Hill relationship managementPolicy strategy and advocacyCross-functional collaborationPublic speaking and briefing

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expense accounts
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (birth parents up to 24 weeks, non-birthing up to 20 weeks) and paid medical/caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays plus additional paid office closures and 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 offices and meal delivery credits
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits (e.g., charitable donation matching, wellness stipends)
  • Details available during hiring process downstream
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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