Public Policy Manager

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$57.15-63.50 Hourly

up to $63.50/hr

Start Date:

Oct 12, 2026

Duration:

Approx. 12 Month Assignment

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering global technology company that is relentlessly shaping the future of digital interaction and advanced technologies. This organization is dedicated to groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge solutions that touch billions worldwide. Join a team committed to driving progress and creating meaningful experiences on a global scale, where your contributions will directly influence the public understanding and policy frameworks that enable the next generation of technological innovation.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a passionate public policy professional to stand at the epicenter of technological evolution. You will be instrumental in evangelizing the future of AI and immersive technologies, directly influencing public discourse and fostering strategic partnerships that propel groundbreaking innovations forward. Your work will have a profound impact, bringing to life the immense value of advanced solutions for a global audience and ensuring that innovation is developed and adopted responsibly. If you thrive on advocating for the transformative power of technology and shaping its societal impact, this pivotal role offers an unparalleled chance to lead that charge.

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging demonstrations, providing policy audiences with hands-on experiences using advanced AI solutions, wearables, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Design, create, and execute innovative policy experiences and events to effectively educate and inform policy stakeholders.
• Develop strategic outreach programs and policy campaigns aimed at advocating for the significant economic and social value of AI innovation.
• Support crucial engagement with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, key opinion formers, non-profit groups, and other stakeholders to enrich public discussion on the economic and social value of innovative technologies, such as AI.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Legal, Communications, and Partnerships teams, as well as global policy teams, to build and drive compelling programs and campaigns that showcase the value of AI innovation.
• Build impactful coalitions with other organizations to advance shared policy goals.
• Develop and project manage innovative policy programs and campaigns, including those for emerging AI products.
• Independently manage smaller advocacy campaigns or contribute to the management of larger campaigns, taking on a primary leadership role in certain instances.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with both internal teams and external stakeholders to champion AI innovation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in policy or legal roles, with a direct focus on AI technology or other related advanced technologies.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in any of the following areas: AI technologies, wearables, virtual reality, policy programs and campaigns, security, privacy, integrity, competition, and their surrounding policy environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with AI, open-source innovation, wearables, and virtual reality.
• Proven experience in engaging with policy stakeholders.
• Direct experience in developing and executing policy programs and campaigns.