National Security Lead, APAC

About this role

Lead Anthropic’s engagement with national security and intelligence communities across the Asia-Pacific region. The role combines policy work, public-private collaboration, and support for government deployments of Claude, with travel across APAC and to the United States.

About the company

Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.

What you'll do

• Lead policy engagement with APAC national security partners on frontier AI and government use
• Brief and consult with policymakers and officials through meetings, demonstrations, and roundtables
• Support government deployment opportunities in partnership with the APAC public sector sales team
• Develop public-private research collaborations and a regional coalition focused on responsible AI adoption
• Translate technical threat-model research into policy proposals, stakeholder education, and thought leadership

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of national security agency experience, or a combination of government and related private-sector experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing policymakers and government officials
• Experience engaging with a complex technical subject
• Ability to independently develop and execute strategy across cross-functional teams
• Legal training or exposure to contract negotiation
• Willingness and ability to participate in an Australian security-clearance process
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant education, training, or experience

Nice to have

• Experience with AI, quantum computing, cryptography, fusion power, or another complex technical subject

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Optional equity donation matching
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Flexible working hours