Senior Director, Applied Science and Technology Policy
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Senior Director providing leadership and strategic direction for technology policy advocacy. Overseeing APA’s applied science initiatives in human-technology interaction and workplace well-being.
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of APA’s applied science and technology advocacy portfolio
- Advances legislative, regulatory, and appropriations strategies
- Designs and leads advocacy campaigns that advance the application of psychological science
- Shapes and advances policy positions on AI’s impacts on the workforce
- Leads advocacy to improve workplace well-being
- Leads advocacy on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
- Drafts and negotiates high-stakes advocacy materials for diverse stakeholders
- Maintains relationships with members of Congress, executive branch officials, and coalition partners
- Monitors and analyzes federal legislation and regulations for impact on psychology
Requirements:
- 10 or more years of previous experience in a responsible position working with government, Congress, or in the private sector
- A master’s degree or other advanced degree is required
- A doctoral degree is preferred
- Direct experience in legislative and regulatory processes
- Sophisticated multi-pronged advocacy campaigns
- Lobbying and/or issue advocacy expertise
- Demonstrated expertise in science and emerging technology policy, including AI governance and AI’s impacts
- Online safety
- Workplace mental health and well-being
- Disaster preparedness, response, and resilience
- Neuroscience ethics/neurotechnology policy
- Future-of-work issues
- Experience drafting and working with employers and other stakeholders
- Producing employer- and stakeholder-facing materials
- Building durable partnerships with industry, labor, and cross-sector coalitions
Benefits:
- Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
- 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Outpatient mental health benefit
- Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
- Family/Medical Leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- More
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