Head of U.S. Federal Government Relations at Anthropic

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Public Policy, Government RelationsIndustries

Requirements

  • Track record of political strategy excellence and operational leadership, with specific examples of breaking down complex policy objectives into quarterly milestones and measurable leading indicators
  • Experience managing multi-stakeholder campaigns under time pressure
  • Proven success in winning legislative and regulatory outcomes in contested environments
  • Experience building systems and processes that enable a team to execute with accountability and focus
  • Ability to strategically navigate rapid technological change and policy gaps, identifying institutional leverage and political alignment opportunities
  • Deep understanding of how incentives work in the federal system and ability to move key decision-makers

Responsibilities

  • Lead and operationalize Anthropic's federal affairs program, designing the operational structure, strategic priorities, and decision-making processes to execute and win on policy outcomes
  • Break down federal policy objectives into executable quarterly and annual milestones, establish leading indicators to track progress, and maintain accountability with senior leadership on strategy and results
  • Develop and execute sophisticated policy impact strategy across Congress, the White House, and federal agencies—identifying institutional leverage points, understanding incentive structures, and architecting coalition and alignment strategies
  • Execute Anthropic's strategic political engagement program, including support for federal candidates aligned with responsible AI development and safety; build frameworks for evaluating political opportunities and managing engagement across political impact mechanisms
  • Manage relationships with key federal stakeholders, including elected officials and their senior staff, agency political and policy leadership, and external partners
  • Work closely with Anthropic's Head of North America Government Relations and coordinate with the broader federal affairs team to translate strategic objectives into executable federal policy campaigns
  • Build and manage a federal affairs operation, including infrastructure, processes, and accountability mechanisms to shape federal policymaking on issues like responsible AI scaling and governance

Skills

Federal Government Relations
AI Policy
Legislative Strategy
Regulatory Affairs
Political Strategy
Coalition Building
Stakeholder Engagement
Congressional Relations
White House Engagement
Federal Agencies
Policy Campaigns
Operational Leadership

Anthropic

Develops reliable and interpretable AI systems

About Anthropic

Anthropic focuses on creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. Its main product, Claude, serves as an AI assistant that can manage tasks for clients across various industries. Claude utilizes advanced techniques in natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and code generation to perform its functions effectively. What sets Anthropic apart from its competitors is its emphasis on making AI systems that are not only powerful but also understandable and controllable by users. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making for its clients through the deployment and licensing of its AI technologies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$11,482.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Ongoing lawsuit with Concord Music Group could lead to financial liabilities.
Technological lag behind competitors like OpenAI may impact market position.
Reliance on substantial funding rounds may indicate financial instability.

Differentiation

Anthropic focuses on AI safety, contrasting with competitors' commercial priorities.
Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, is designed for tasks of any scale.
Partnerships with tech giants like Panasonic and Amazon enhance Anthropic's strategic positioning.

Upsides

Anthropic's $60 billion valuation reflects strong investor confidence and growth potential.
Collaborations like the Umi app with Panasonic tap into the growing wellness AI market.
Focus on AI safety aligns with increasing industry emphasis on ethical AI development.

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