Safeguards Enforcement Analyst, Chem & Explosives Harms

Remote-Friendly, United States; San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY | Washington, DC · Remote · full time

$245,000 – $285,000

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role involves analyzing AI platform usage to detect and prevent chemical and explosives harms, combining threat assessment with policy enforcement at scale. It suits someone with chemistry expertise and trust & safety experience who can make rapid, defensible calls about whether user interactions pose genuine weapons risks.

Our summary, not Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or equivalent professional experience
Experience in trust & safety, content moderation, or policy enforcement at platform scale
Experience using AI tools to develop data dashboards for metrics and continuous improvement
Ability to analyze ambiguous situations and make well-reasoned decisions under time pressure
Self-directed approach to identifying trends and shipping improvements
Clear written communication and ability to explain technical chemistry concepts to diverse audiences

Nice to have

Subject matter expertise in chemical and explosives defense, security, WMD/CBRNE non-proliferation, or threat intelligence
Understanding of real-world chemical and explosives acquisition, weaponization pathways, and dual-use concerns
Proficiency in SQL or other data analysis tools for large datasets
Familiarity with Chemical Weapons Convention, scheduled chemicals, precursor controls, and energetic-materials safety frameworks
Cross-platform threat analysis and open-source intelligence techniques relevant to weapons of mass destruction