Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Analyst & AI Senior Policy Analyst, Policy Unit Full Time

Description

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for two full time exempt positions in our Policy Unit. These positions may be located in either Olympia or Seattle, Washington and are not union-represented.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Senior Policy Analyst: Salary Range $86,000 – 95,000 annually
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Analyst : Salary Range $77,000 – $85,000 annually
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

About the AGO Policy Division
Do you want to represent a progressive and compassionate team working on projects that directly impact your community? If your answer is yes, the AGO Policy Division might be the right place for you.

The AGO Policy Division is a dynamic and groundbreaking group working in two specific areas: 1) researching and improving laws and regulations, and 2) managing high-profile policy programs.

Researching & Improving Laws and Regulations
The Legislature often tasks the AGO Policy Division with solving compelling problems through intense research, stakeholder engagement, and persuasive written reports. The work of the Policy Division has a direct and meaningful impact on communities and the people of Washington State. Example legislative topics assigned to the Policy Division include: police use of force, environmental justice, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP), hate crimes, immigrant and refugee issues, sexual assault, and data privacy.

High-Profile Policy Programs
The Policy Division focuses on high-profile policy programs that address prominent and important community issues. The division is responsible for executing youth, and veteran hotlines through its Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance (OMVLA) and HearMeWA programs. A hate crimes hotline is forthcoming.

Position 1: AI Task Force Senior Policy Analyst Position & Essential Functions
In March 2024, the Washington State Legislature adopted the Attorney General’s proposal to launch an Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Accordingly, the AGO is looking for an experienced Senior Policy Analyst candidate to assume the leadership role of the AI Task Force. This high profile position will be responsible for a diverse task force and eight subcommittees comprising stakeholders from the community, private business, advocacy organizations, and politicians.

The AI Task Force Sr. Policy Analyst will require the ability to listen to different perspectives, collect a multitude of details, and translate them into high level, easily communicable points. The Sr. Policy Analyst will be responsible for skilled facilitation of technical concepts and multiple written reports to the legislature.

You will need to uniquely adjust your communication style to successfully work with vastly different groups while leading the task force in a unified direction.
The essential functions of this position include:

• Working with diverse stakeholders to provide unified recommendations to the legislature.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Collaboration with private businesses, community members, advocacy organizations, and political leaders.
• Establish formal documentation of potential benefits and risks to AI in Washington State.
• Leading detailed, persuasive report drafting.
• Using a trauma-informed process with task force members, understanding perspectives may be passionate and emotional.
• Providing guidance and support to all task force and subcommittee members.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, political science, government, economics, public administration, or related field.

OR

• Seven or more years of relevant work experience.

Skills & Abilities
The most competitive applicants will possess the following qualifications:

• Data or technology policy experience
• Gifting in interpersonal skills: working successfully unifying a variety of groups/types of people
• Excellent communication skills: summarizing complex ideas into easily understandable points
• General government regulation experience
• Excellent, persuasive writing skills
• Racial equity experience

Position 2: AI Task Force Policy Analyst Position & Essential Functions
In March 2024, the Washington State Legislature adopted the Attorney General’s proposal to launch an Artificial Intelligence Task Force. This position will work closely with the AI Task Force Senior Policy Analyst to support, facilitate, and work with a diverse task force and eight subcommittees comprising of stakeholders from the community, private business, advocacy organizations, and politicians.

This position will facilitate regular meetings, continuously engage with interested and impacted organizations and communities, and work with the task force to develop research and written products for submission on areas of concern identified in law and develop a final report and recommendations for the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 2026.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Working with diverse stakeholders to provide unified recommendations to the legislature.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Establishing, maintaining, and strengthening partner relationships.
• Collaboration with private businesses, community members, advocacy organizations, and political leaders.
• Efficient research and understanding both big picture context and details.
• Establish formal documentation of potential benefits and risks to AI in Washington State.
• Leading detailed, persuasive report drafting.
• Using a trauma-informed process with task force members, understanding perspectives may be passionate and emotional.
• Providing guidance and support to all task force and subcommittee members

Required Education & Experience

• Three years of relevant work experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, law, political science, government, economics, or related field.

Skills & Abilities
The most competitive applicants will possess the following qualifications:

• Data or technology policy experience
• Gifting in interpersonal skills: working successfully unifying a variety of groups/types of people
• Excellent communication skills: summarizing complex ideas into easily understandable points
• General government regulation experience
• Excellent, persuasive writing skills
• Racial equity experience

Ideal Candidate Profile For Both Positions
The ideal candidates are “think outside the box,” innovative, and nimble team players. They will have a general regulatory framework understanding and experience with data privacy or technology policy. They will excel in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with task force members from the community. They will be assertive, but kind and always inclusive in taking a variety of issues into account. This candidate will be adaptable to different approaches, know when to push back, and know how to see all sides of a point while gaining trust and buy-in from those holding opposing views.

Typical successful backgrounds for this position include:

• Policy generalists
• General government regulation
• Business regulation
• Consumer protection
• Civil rights policy
• Data privacy policy
• Technology policy

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General

Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The AGO is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.

Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing, and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.

One recent measure of the AGO’s commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network’s “Outstanding Agency Award” in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2021 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

Excellent benefits
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.

With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

Honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Judith Vandergeest @ (360) 586-7691 or Judith.Vandergeest@atg.wa.gov.