U.S. State Policy & Partnerships Manager

Responsibilities

• Drive operations for the U.S. State Policy and Partnerships team, including planning, communications, and meeting cadences
• Support execution of state and local policy strategy across all 50 states
• Advance state-level priorities related to AI policy, safety, workforce, and infrastructure
• Track legislative, regulatory, and political developments to anticipate risks and opportunities
• Shepherd policy analysis and briefing materials through internal review processes
• Translate complex technical and legal issues into accessible materials for policymakers
• Prepare leaders for engagements with governors, legislators, and agency leaders
• Represent OpenAI in external meetings, conferences, and coalitions
• Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships and community engagement

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, political campaigns, or public sector consulting
• Deep understanding of state and local government structures
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Strong writing and communication skills for translating technical issues
• Ability to navigate sensitive political and stakeholder dynamics with judgment
• Comfort working cross-functionally across legal, technical, and product teams
• Willingness to travel for meetings and state-level engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI policy, online safety, or economic development
• Experience working with governors, attorneys general, or national state associations (NGA, NCSL, etc.)
• Experience managing consultants, coalitions, or multi-state campaigns
• Experience building internal systems for growing policy or government affairs teams
• Prior experience in a fast-moving technology company or advocacy organization

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.