Senior Artificial Intelligence Policy & Technology Fellow

SENIOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE POLICY & TECHNOLOGY FELLOW Delaware Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience Benefits: Over 4 weeks of vacation per year 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year Fully employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance Temporary 12‑month appointment with potential for extension subject to mutual agreement and available funding Majority‑remote work arrangement; in‑person presence required periodically in Wilmington, Delaware About This Opportunity Artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses operate, how governments make decisions, how information flows, and how power is exercised. The Delaware Department of Justice is looking for someone who wants to be at the center of that transformation: helping to define the law and policy response to one of the defining challenges of our time. This newly created fellowship will serve within the office of the Delaware Attorney General, bringing expertise to a portfolio that spans technology policy, legal oversight, investigations, enforcement, and communications. Eligibility & Fit You come from academia or a think tank and want to see your ideas tested in a real enforcement and policy environment You are a lawyer practicing in the AI space, with a technical bent and experience in privacy or consumer protection regulation You are trained as a lawyer but have built your career in the technology sector and want to combine those two aspects of your background in public service You have worked in AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, or responsible technology and want to move from advisory work into a more consequential role You are a technologist or researcher who wants to ensure policy keeps up with technology You are a data scientist, engineer, or technical professional with a knack for explaining complex concepts to non‑technical audiences, and you want to apply those skills in service of the public interest You have a similarly distinctive background that you believe makes you right for this role The Work Policy development and legislative drafting: analyzing emerging AI technologies and their legal implications, drafting model legislation and regulatory comments, and advising the Attorney General on policy strategy Technology audits and technical review: evaluating AI systems for compliance, fairness, accuracy, and potential harms, and translating technical findings into actionable legal and regulatory conclusions Investigations and enforcement: supporting AI‑related investigations, drafting subpoenas, reviewing technical productions, and contributing to enforcement actions involving automated decision‑making, consumer deception, algorithmic discrimination, and related matters Nonprofit oversight in the AI sector: providing technical and policy expertise to support the Department’s statutory oversight of Delaware nonprofit organizations active in the AI space Communications and public engagement: drafting policy statements, public communications, and other materials related to the office’s AI work National and multistate collaboration: working with other state attorneys general to develop coordinated approaches to AI governance, enforcement, and legislation Stakeholder engagement: meeting with technologists, researchers, civil society groups, policymakers, and industry representatives to stay current and represent the office’s perspectives What We’re Looking For A background in AI, machine learning, data science, computer science, or a related technical field through formal training, research, or professional experience Experience at the intersection of technology and law, policy, ethics, or regulation, whether in government, academia, civil society, or the private sector Preferred applicants have a terminal degree in their field, such as a J.D. or Ph.D., or equivalent experience; deep technical expertise and policy experience will receive strong consideration regardless of legal credentials Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, algorithmic accountability, or emerging legal and regulatory debates around artificial intelligence Strong analytical and writing skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast‑moving institutional environment A demonstrated commitment to working in the public interest About the Fellowship Structure The fellowship is administered by the Progressive State Leaders Committee (PSLC). The fellow will serve in the Delaware Department of Justice through a secondment agreement, working under the supervision of the Director of the Fraud and Consumer Protection Division. The appointment is for one year, with potential for extension subject to mutual agreement and continued funding. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delaware Department of Justice