The Center for Democracy and Technology is hiring for a Senior Policy Analyst/Counsel, Privacy & Data Program

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the new role will include the following:

• Engage in internal deliberations with the team and across other CDT teams regarding policy positioning, emerging technologies, and other issues that relate to privacy, workers’ rights, civil rights, and AI governance.

• Draft legal and policy analysis and develop policy recommendations related to emerging privacy and tech policy issues, particularly concerning AI.

• Author advocacy materials including agency comments, reports, blog posts, op-eds, and letters to advance the program’s policy goals.

• Provide policy and technical assistance to policymakers and regulators.

• Advocate for CDT’s substantive viewpoints to a variety of external audiences, including Congressional staff, civil society partners, state lawmakers and allies, companies, and other stakeholders in the tech policy space.

• Identify advocacy opportunities, plan how best to take advantage of those opportunities, and execute those plans with minimal supervision.

• Represent CDT in the media and in a variety of coalitions, meetings, speaking engagements, conferences, and other places.

Qualifications

An ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Commitment to CDT’s mission, and particularly to advancing technology policies and practices that protect civil rights, human rights, and democratic values.

• Technology policy experience and expertise, as demonstrated through career positions, or written or other work.

• Five or more years of experience in relevant legal, policy, or advocacy positions – no specific degree is required and we encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply. For exceptional candidates with significantly more experience, a more senior role may be available.

• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state privacy law.

• Familiarity with civil rights law and/or international privacy frameworks preferred.

• Familiarity with Congress, federal agencies, state lawmaking processes, and corporate best practices or compliance.

• Strong communication skills, with experience in writing, public speaking, and the ability to communicate policy issues to the media and the public.

To Apply

Please send a résumé and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position by clicking the “apply for this position” button below. The cover letter should, at a minimum, explain one or two specific skills you have developed in your career and how those skills will help you be successful in this role. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact .

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