Senior Safeguards Policy Lead, Cyber Harms

Washington, DC · full time · Senior

$285,000 – $330,000

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What this role is

Anthropic seeks a senior policy leader to oversee access controls for its most sensitive AI model capabilities related to cybersecurity, working as the primary interface with government and regulatory bodies. This role combines technical depth with policy expertise, requiring someone to translate complex AI safeguards into coherent governance frameworks and regulatory commitments.

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Skills this role names

Regulatory Compliance

What they ask for

Required

Direct experience engaging with US government and regulatory agencies on cybersecurity matters
Experience authoring policy positions, formal reporting, or regulatory responses for government audiences
Extensive background in cybersecurity policy and coordinated vulnerability disclosure

Nice to have

Experience coordinating sensitive pre-release or pre-publication engagements between companies and government partners
Familiarity with government information-sharing and incident-notification frameworks
Direct engagement experience with government agencies or standards bodies on cybersecurity and AI matters
Ability to read and interpret technical security material such as capability evaluations or vulnerability reports
Established relationships across government and regulatory cybersecurity bodies
Background spanning legal, technical, and policy disciplines related to vulnerabilities and disclosure
Active secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain one