Global Government Engagement Lead

Partnership on AI is the leading forum addressing the most important and difficult decisions on the future of AI.

We are a non-profit that invites diverse voices into the process of technical governance, design, and deployment of AI technologies.

Our essential Partners work together across industry, academia, and civil society to understand the implications of AI advancements and ensure they benefit society equitably.

Through dialogue, insight, education, and guidance, PAI informs responsible AI solutions and identifies opportunities to address humanity’s pressing challenges.

ROLE SUMMARY

Partnership on AI (PAI) is seeking a Global Government Engagement Lead to drive the organization’s government engagement portfolio. This Lead will join PAI’s expanding public policy department, reporting to the Senior Managing Director of Public Policy.

AI policy continues to develop in a variety of forms globally, including through an evolving regulatory landscape, the emergence of newly formed institutions and new roles being explored by traditional multilateral bodies (e.g. the UN and OECD). These developments are taking place alongside the release of a number of AI tools and voluntary frameworks developed by industry, civil society and academia. Against this backdrop, the Partnership on AI plays an important role in working to ensure that both AI technologies and the policies used to govern them benefit and protect people and society. The Global Government Engagement Lead will work to inform global public policy, advance public understanding, and ensure the adoption of best practices by PAI partners, wider AI stakeholders and government to support the design, development and deployment of equitable and responsible AI systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Build and lead Government & Institutional Relationships

• Develop tailored engagement strategies for priority jurisdictions and institutions, mapping key stakeholders and assessing each government's focus areas, priorities, and gaps, in consultation with the Senior Managing Director of Public Policy.
• Identify new government partners and deepen existing relationships, including supporting PAI's representation within bodies such as the OECD
• Recommend thematic priorities for each jurisdiction, grounded in PAI's programmatic work and shaped through consultation with teams like Programs & Research.
• Working with the Senior Managing Director of Public Policy, scope out opportunities to formalize collaboration with government entities, developing MoU proposals for review and execution by PAI Legal.
• Represent PAI in international and jurisdiction-specific policy discussions, and organize multi-stakeholder convenings with policymakers and PAI Partners.
• Deliverables include engagement plans per jurisdiction/institution, and draft MOUs where appropriate.

2. Evidence Submissions & Policy Input

• Lead PAI's submissions to government calls for evidence, drawing on PAI's programmatic research and analysis to meet tight deadlines.
• Work across PAI teams to translate research and data into clear, credible public policy positions and short, briefing documents.
• Design and deliver listening sessions and convenings that gather and share evidence directly with policymakers.

3. Drive Strategy for Global Government Events & Convenings

• Working with the Senior Managing Director of Public Policy, our Managing Director International and Partnership/Program teams, support PAI's engagement strategy for major government events, summits, and multilateral fora, working with the events team, programmatic leads, and the Policy Steering Committee.
• Design convenings (e.g. roundtables) that advance PAI's organizational strategic goals, and lead the summary documents and position papers that follow.
• For each external event, produce an engagement strategy and preparation package, including:
• Talking points and key messaging for PAI staff
• A prioritized list of bilateral meetings
• Meeting scheduling and stakeholder coordination
• Data entry: Lead on tracking, metrics and reporting related to all PAI Policy convenings and government engagement, working with our Manager, Data and Impact Systems and Operations team

4. Prepare Briefing Materials for PAI Leadership

• Draft briefing books for PAI's CEO and senior leadership ahead of major engagements with government leaders (e.g. bilateral meetings in Washington, DC), working with PAI teams to identify and prioritize which engagements warrant a briefing.
• Provide verbal briefings and accompany senior leaders on government engagements in the US and internationally, to ensure successful positioning, preparation and support.
• Include recommended lines to take, relevant stakeholder and situational background, and clear strategic objectives for each meeting, incorporating input from across the organization.

5. Track and Share Global Policy Developments

• Monitor developments in key jurisdictions and manage an updated tracking mechanism to share orgwide internally in order to build knowledge of policy domain and align PAI interventions to key milestones and windows of policy impact
• Monitor, interpret, and analyze policy developments worldwide, including legislative texts and international AI policies and frameworks.
• Contribute to tools and processes that help PAI track these developments systematically.
• Keep the broader organization informed through regular updates.

6. Connect Policy Work Across PAI

• Brief teams across the organization ahead of key policy events, ensuring policy and legal considerations are built in from the start.
• Partner with Programs & Research, Partnerships & Philanthropy, and Communications to connect PAI's work with relevant policy stakeholders and opportunities.

Other

• The list of responsibilities set out are not exhaustive It may be necessary to adapt tasks within the scope of the role as needed.

WHO YOU ARE / WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Masters degree or higher in related discipline or equivalent (7+ years) work experience required
• Significant experience in government relations, public policy, or international affairs, ideally with some exposure to technology or AI policy.
• A track record of building relationships with senior government and multilateral stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong writing skills, with experience producing briefing materials, evidence submissions, or position papers for senior audiences.
• Comfort managing multiple concurrent workstreams against tight external deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for government meetings and events.
• Experience working in or with multi-stakeholder, non-profit, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.
• Stakeholder management skills to build strong relationships, comfortable with managing conflicting opinions and priorities and delivering through others.
• A strong team player and project manager, who is able to work across the organization, build stakeholder engagement/tracking processes and coordinate between teams when designing and delivering work.
• An analytical and strategic thinker, able to spot trends, and bring these together with critical facts or statistics in briefs, memos, position papers, presentations, etc.
• Strong understanding of political sensitivities in order to identify key issues/risks before they arise.

QUALITIES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US:

• Justice: Notices and addresses inequities, includes diverse perspectives, and acts fairly in decisions and collaboration.
• Trust: Communicates openly, follows through on commitments, and demonstrates reliability and integrity.
• Respect: Listens fully, values others’ time and contributions, and collaborates thoughtfully.
• Compassion: Shows empathy, patience, and care, especially when supporting colleagues or navigating challenges.
• Visionary : Able to take a long-term perspective, conveying a belief in an outcome, and displaying the confidence to reach goals
• Courageous : Able to seek out opportunities for continuous improvement, and fearless in intervening in challenging situations
• Decisive : Able to make informed decisions in a timely fashion
• Personal Development : Able to seek opportunities for individual personal development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. What matters most is your commitment to PAI’s mission and the potential you bring. We are actively interested in building a diverse pool of candidates and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Compensation

• Compensation is based on role level, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.
• PAI offers a generous paid leave and benefits package, currently including:
• Twenty vacation days, three personal reflection days, and sick and family leave above industry standards
• High-quality PPO and HMO health insurance plans, many 100% covered by PAI
• Dental and vision insurance, 100% covered by PAI
• Up to a 7% 401(k) match, vested immediately
• Automatic cell phone reimbursement ($75/month)
• Up to $1,000 annually in professional development funds
• $150 per month for co-working space access
• Regular team lunches and focused work days
• Opportunities to attend AI-related conferences and to collaborate with our partners across industry, academia, and civil society

Location and Work Authorization

• PAI is a remote-first organization with a global membership base and scope. This role is eligible for remote work within the United States or Canada.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States or Canada, as applicable to their location of residence. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

PAI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, professional development, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, and all privileges and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at PAI are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

PAI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance hiring laws.

The Partnership on AI may become subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. We also track diversity in our workforce for the purpose of improving over time. In order to comply with these goals, the Partnership on AI invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender and race/ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not jeopardize or adversely affect employment or any consideration you may receive for employment or advancement. The information obtained will be kept confidential.

Compensation

United States: $107,500 – $154,500 USD

Canada: $111,700 – $160,500 CAD

Actual salary within this range will depend on the candidate's specific location and experience.

The pay range for this role is:

111,700 - 160,500 CAD per year (Canada)

107,500 - 154,500 USD per year (Remote (United States))