# Lead - US Government Affairs & Public Policy

Hiring organization: [Cohere](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cohere)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1b58161b-e0c4-4f9f-a1ca-036cccf59eb5

Listed on Cohere's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 175000 – 330000 USD per year

## Summary

Cohere seeks a seasoned government affairs leader to build and drive their US advocacy strategy on AI policy, bridging corporate and political expertise to shape regulation at the federal and state levels. This role suits someone with deep AI policy knowledge and a track record navigating complex technology regulation through both government and corporate experience.

_Our summary, not Cohere's wording._

## Skills named

Regulatory Compliance

## Required

- 10-15+ years of leadership experience blending corporate government affairs and political or government roles
- Deep expertise in AI policy and its applications
- Extensive experience navigating US federal and state political environments
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion

## Nice to have

- Prior experience in or working closely with defense, military, or national security sectors
- Experience navigating tech policy or regulatory frameworks in Latin America
- Professional fluency in Spanish or Portuguese
- Proven experience supporting public-sector sales and government procurement

Apply on Cohere's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cohere/bde93d36-4a41-4c8c-bd98-b4e44f9061e4/application