Model Policy Manager – National Security

OpenAI

. Develop model policies that guide safe and useful behavior .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $207,000 - $335,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI safety and policy development, with a focus on translating complex safety questions into practical policies and evaluation criteria. Possesses the technical fluency to engage with model data and evaluations in safety-critical environments.

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AI SafetyPolicy DevelopmentRisk AssessmentTechnical FluencyActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Model Policy DevelopmentEvaluation BuildingPolicy Gap IdentificationModel Behavior ShapingTraining Criteria Definition

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentComplex Problem SolvingClear Communication

Industry Keywords

National Security ApplicationsSafety-Critical SettingsResponsible AI Use

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop model policies that guide safe and useful behavior
Build evaluations, identify policy gaps and model failures, and use findings to improve policies and training
Work with research, engineering, and domain experts to support safe, reliable deployment
Shape model behavior for U.S. government use, with a focus on national security applications
Define nuanced policies and translate them into training and evaluation criteria for high-stakes scenarios

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in AI safety, policy, or risk assessment
Strong judgment and ability to turn complex safety questions into clear, practical policies
Technical fluency to work hands-on with model data and evaluations
Motivation to support the responsible use of AI in safety-critical settings
Active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent is preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge
Paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided