Director of Technology & Innovation Policy

Director of Technology & Innovation Policy

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Company Overview

The American Action Forum is a forward‑looking, non‑profit policy institute dedicated to keeping America strong, free and prosperous. It seeks to promote common‑sense, innovative, and solutions‑based policies that will reform government, challenge outdated assumptions, and create a smaller, smarter government that will serve its citizens better. As a unique, fast‑paced “action” tank, we use the modern tools of communications to deploy ideas; engage Americans in the debate over the boundaries of government policy, personal freedoms, and market incentives; and educate and challenge the media to explore these issues and shape the next generation of political leaders.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for AAF’s technology policy portfolio and requires the ability to research and communicate effectively about a wide swath of technology and innovation policy issues. You will need a firm grasp of the major tech and telecom policy issues facing lawmakers and regulators, including working knowledge of FCC processes and priorities; the ability to track developments pertaining to data privacy, spectrum auctions, tech‑specific competition policy, telecom mergers, and beyond. Other topics of interest include the future of content moderation, artificial intelligence regulation and impacts, media ownership, and emerging technologies. You must be able to quickly locate details, produce written research on deadline, and work collaboratively with communications and other issue area staff. Good candidates will demonstrate a proactive ability to assess legislative and regulatory priorities as well as a commitment to free‑market‑oriented policy solutions. This position manages at least one technology policy analyst and is responsible for assigning and delegating research. Developing and maintaining relationships in the tech policy sector and on Capitol Hill will be helpful for this role. AAF researchers must be nimble, compete effectively in the daily battle of ideas, communicate successfully, and conduct original research. Strong working knowledge of programming languages will be useful for analysis in this position. Ideal candidates will be able to critique and creatively develop policy solutions. This position manages a staff analyst and will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities And Duties

• This position is responsible for all of AAF’s tech policy products and must be proactive about pursuing research and locating data sources.
• This position requires the ability to investigate a wide swath of relevant policy questions in order to succinctly explain key policy issues.

Qualifications And Skills

Benefits

Health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plan, cell phone reimbursement, gym membership.

Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Location

Washington, DC (full‑time).

The American Action Forum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this project, and applicants will be asked to provide proof of ability to work legally in the United States after accepting a job offer.

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