National Security Policy, Senior Manager
Scale AI · Washington, DC · Policy · listed August 12, 2026
The shape of it
Seniority
Manager
Experience asked
5–8 years
Where
Not stated
Stated pay
$170,400 – $205,000 USD
Requirements listed
3
Length
921 words
In the posting’s own words
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 National Security Policy Senior Manager to support our engagements with the National Security apparatus, Congress, and the Administration.
What it asks for · 3
- 5-8 years experience in defense policy, government, defense tech, or the broader defense industry
- Previous technical experience such as research/peer-reviewed publication, covering technology policy as an issue area within Government, working at a technical Government agency within the Executive Branch, or experience in the technology sector
- A track record of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
Also a plus
- History working within a startup environment or tech company
Tools and skills named
Security & compliance
- Security6×
- Regulatory
Product & design
- Roadmap
Ways of working
- Cross-functional
Words the posting leans on
- policy11×
- engagements8×
- support8×
- business6×
- national security6×
- experience5×
- contributing4×
- government4×
- defense3×
- developments3×
- external3×
- internal3×
- relevant3×
- security policy3×
- senior3×
- business unit2×
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