Anthropic
State and Local Affairs Lead, West
$230K–$265K
Remote-Friendly, United States +1 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Location
- Remote-Friendly, United States
Remote-Friendly US (Travel Required) - Experience
- Years required correlate with internal job level requirements; preferred: 8+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience; relevant field of study demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship is available, but not for every role or candidate; if an offer is made, Anthropic will make every reasonable effort to obtain a visa and provides an immigration lawyer.
About the job
Leads Anthropic’s government affairs, policy engagement, and relationship-building with state and local stakeholders across the Western United States.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain relationships with state and local officials and regional organizations; represent Anthropic at hearings, events, and public forums.
- Track and analyze relevant legislation and regulatory proceedings, represent Anthropic’s positions, and develop regional engagement strategies and messaging.
- Coordinate regional government affairs with internal teams and manage outside advisors and registered lobbyists.
What they ask for
- Experience in state and local government affairs, political strategy, or legislative roles, with demonstrated contributions to legislative and regulatory outcomes.
- Existing relationships with state and local leaders in the West.
- Understanding of state legislative and executive processes, regulatory procedures, and local authority.
- Track record of delivering measurable outcomes in government affairs; prepared to travel regularly across the region.
Nice to have
- 8+ years of experience in state and local government affairs, political strategy, or legislative roles.
- Experience in technology policy or emerging technology regulation, and building partnerships with external organizations.
Pay
$230,000 — $265,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
Advances state and local AI policy, legislation, and regulation in support of safe AI development; translates Anthropic’s technical research and policy positions into regional engagement strategies.
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