Federal Affairs Lead (US)

OUR MISSION

Reflection is a research lab making intelligence open and accessible for everyone to use, customize, and build on. We build open models that let anyone control their intelligence and help shape the future of AI. Our mission: make intelligence open and accessible to all.

ROLE OVERVIEW

AI policy is being written in real time. This is the most consequential technology policy moment in a generation — and Reflection AI is at the center of it.

We're looking for a hands-on federal affairs professional to lead our engagement across Congress and the Executive Branch. This is a direct lobbying role — you'll be on the Hill executing, not just advising from the sidelines. You'll own Reflection AI's federal legislative agenda, drive strategy and execution, and build the relationships that turn policy goals into wins.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Engage with policymakers across Congress and the Executive Branch on Reflection AI's priority issues, including national security, procurement, energy, infrastructure, and AI governance

- Own the full lobbying cycle: identify targets, develop the ask, schedule and execute meetings, track commitments, and follow through to outcomes

- Monitor and engage on relevant legislation, markups, and regulatory activity — providing real-time intelligence to leadership and flagging inflection points that require action

- Develop and execute advocacy campaigns in coordination with cross functional partners

- Draft and deliver leave-behinds, one-pagers, testimony support, and other materials that make our policy positions land on the Hill

- Advise leadership on political feasibility, legislative timing, and stakeholder dynamics — translating what's happening into clear strategic guidance

- Represent Reflection AI at political and policy events

- Manage relationships with external consultants and lobbying firms

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- 7+ years of experience in-house, at a firm, or in government with a clear record of...