US External Affairs Manager, Global Affairs
Openai·Washington, DC·Remote·Posted 11 November 2026
About the role
About the Team OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The U.S. Policy and Partnerships team sits within Global Affairs and helps translate that mission into trusted, practical engagement with civil society, community leaders, researchers, and other external stakeholders across the United States. Our current operating model is built around disciplined, cross-functional campaigns: moving from abstract persuasion to local proof, pairing policy expertise with real-world use cases, and working with trusted validators who can help communities understand, shape, and benefit from AI. The team works closely with colleagues across Global Affairs, Legal, Safety, Communications, Product, Research, and other functions to build relationships that are substantive, durable, and grounded in two-way learning. About the Role As the U.S. External Affairs Manager, you will lead a portfolio spanning civil rights partnerships and federal AI policy, working with team leads to shape and advance OpenAI's engagement with civil rights organizations, civil society groups, researchers, community-based organizations, and federal policymakers. This role…
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