Accenture Federal Services
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AI Policy and Strategy Advisor

Pay
$89,200 – $170,200 per year
Location
Suitland, MD · Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
18 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Experience creating, analyzing, or implementing federal government policies
  • Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence concepts and emerging technologies
  • Interest in AI policy, governance, and responsible AI practices

Also useful

  • Policy and strategy development supporting DoD initiatives
  • Policy analysis, governance, strategic planning, or regulatory affairs
  • Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and emerging AI regulations
  • Understanding of national security, defense policy, or government modernization
  • Engagement with regulatory bodies, policymakers, or government stakeholders
  • Assessment of data, AI, and technology policy standards
  • Developing executive-level briefings and thought leadership materials
  • Representing organizational positions with senior stakeholders and clients

Summary

The AI Policy and Strategy Advisor supports the development and implementation of policies, governance frameworks, and strategic initiatives that ensure the ethical, responsible, and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role helps shape AI policy direction, mitigate emerging risks, promote transparency and accountability, and align AI initiatives with organizational objectives, legal requirements, and national security priorities. The ideal candidate combines experience in policy development, governance, and strategic planning with a strong interest in the evolving AI landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support strategies that promote the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.
  • Analyze, develop, and implement AI policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks.
  • Monitor and maintain awareness of key developments in AI regulations, policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Assess emerging AI and data policy trends and provide recommendations for organizational adoption.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on AI policy and governance issues.
  • Support and deliver client engagements related to AI policy, strategy, and governance.
  • Engage with government, regulatory, and industry stakeholders to understand evolving policy requirements.
  • Identify and help mitigate AI-related risks through effective governance and oversight practices.
  • Present and communicate AI policy recommendations and organizational perspectives to clients and stakeholders.
  • Promote alignment between AI initiatives, organizational values, legal requirements, and mission objectives.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience creating, analyzing, or implementing federal government policies.
  • Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence concepts and emerging technologies.
  • Strong interest in AI policy, governance, and responsible AI practices.
  • Ability to work onsite 40% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

  • 3 years of policy and strategy development experience, particularly supporting Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.
  • Experience in policy analysis, governance, strategic planning, or regulatory affairs.
  • Knowledge of AI governance frameworks, responsible AI principles, and emerging AI regulations.
  • Understanding of national security, defense policy, or government modernization initiatives.
  • Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, policymakers, or government stakeholders.
  • Experience assessing data, AI, and technology policy standards.
  • Ability to develop executive-level briefings, recommendations, and thought leadership materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent organizational positions and perspectives with senior stakeholders and clients.

Clearance

  • At minimum an active secret clearance is required, the program can hold up to a TS/SCI

Pay and benefits

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$89,200—$170,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included.

This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

About Accenture Federal Services

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Read the original posting

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