Head of Global Policy

Overview 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. You will: 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 Rulemakings, 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. Ideally you'd have: 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 Rulemakings, Requests for Comments, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Previous technical experience such as publishing research/peer reviewed papers, 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. Nice to haves: History working within a startup environment or tech company. Active U.S. Top Secret or Secret clearance. Compensation and Benefits Compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary ranges for full‑time positions: San Francisco, New York, Seattle: $197,600—$272,000 USD. Washington DC, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii: $177,600—$245,000 USD. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; a learning and development stipend; generous PTO; and potentially a commuter stipend. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scale AI, Inc.