Policy Fellow - Trust, Data, Technology

Position Summary

The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the premier advocacy and policy organization for the world's leading innovation companies.  ITI is seeking a part-time Policy Fellow to work on cybersecurity, privacy, and AI policy issues.  This opportunity is located at ITI’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Reporting to the Vice President of Policy (TDT), the Policy Fellow (TDT) will work on cybersecurity, privacy, and AI policy issues. The scope of this role is global, including the U.S. and other key tech sector markets such as Europe, India, China, and Brazil. The Policy Fellow will support the advocacy activities of the TDT team.

ITI is committed to attracting creative, talented, and energetic team members who represent the diverse communities that they advocate for. This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in learning more about the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy and AI policy issues.

Your responsibilities:

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments in the United States and globally pertaining to Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity
• Synthesize, present, and analyze information on policy efforts related to AI, cybersecurity, or privacy globally
• Maintain internal tracking sheets for policy developments, and other data as necessary
• Assist in drafting inputs for fact sheets, position papers, letters, comments, and other written materials as assigned
• Work collaboratively with the Trust, Data, and Technology team, and the Policy team more broadly, to support ITI’s advocacy efforts
• Attend internal and external meetings on AI and/or cybersecurity-related issues and produce readouts
• Help coordinate TDT team advocacy efforts and manage the implementation of strategic projects that the team is undertaking

Your qualifications:

• Graduate student pursuing a degree in political science, public policy, international affairs/relations, economics, technology policy (e.g., cybersecurity), relevant STEM (e.g., engineering, computer science), business, communications, marketing, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely about complex technology topics
• Strong academic record with a demonstrated interest and knowledge of technology policy issues, especially pertaining to AI and cybersecurity
• Experience conducting open-source research

Your intangibles:

• Self-starter that can independently handle tasks
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize competing tasks, and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented
• Team player that possesses sound judgment and demonstrates professionalism

Pay rate: $18.00/h

ITI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.