Government Relations Lead

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 build and develop its Government Relations function, we are looking for a Government Relations Manager to support our Congressional Engagements related to Government Funding.You will join a rapidly growing team with the opportunity to manage and execute Congressional engagement with a primary focus on Appropriations. The successful candidate will have a history of successfully driving successful Policy outcomes, a solid understanding of Congressional processes/procedures.Responsibilities:Manage Appropriations portfolio on behalf of the Company and support efforts to shape future year funding at various AgenciesWork to understand business objectives related to portfolio and translate them into PolicyAssist in the formation of Scale’s government affairs strategy and prioritiesAdvise and brief Scale Leadership on policies impacting Artificial Intelligence PolicyBuild relationships with and educate Members of Congress, DoD Officials, and Congressional staff on issues related to government funding for artificial intelligenceMonitor policy, legislative, and regulatory changes for potential impact on Scale’s businessRequired skills and qualifications:Between 4-6 years of experience in Legislative Affairs or working in the GovernmentExperience successfully securing provisions in the Appropriations processExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA history of managing multiple work streams simultaneouslyNice to haves:Security ClearanceHistory working within a startup environmentThe base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC is:$164,000 - $205,000 USDAbout Us:At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an affirmative action employer and inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

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