230K–265K USD / year
State and Local Affairs Lead
OtherHybrid — Western United States
Published on 2026-09-29
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About this role
The State and Local Affairs Lead will engage with state and local governments in the Western US to advance AI policy and legislation. This role involves building relationships with government officials and managing legislative and regulatory work to support Anthropic's mission.
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 state and local government affairs for Western states
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials
- Engage with local officials impacting Anthropic's work
- Track state and local legislation and provide strategic analysis
- Develop partnerships with regional organizations
- Represent Anthropic at public forums and hearings
- Coordinate with internal teams for strategic alignment
- Manage external advisors and lobbyists
What we're looking for
- Experience in state and local government affairs
- Existing relationships with Western state leaders
- Understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
- Track record of executing strategic objectives
- Prepared to travel regularly across the region