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Ardent is seeking a Senior AI Policy Analyst to join our team.
This is a Remote position.
Position Description:Summary:At Ardent, the Senior AI Policy Analyst plays an important role in analyzing the complex landscape of artificial intelligence regulations and policies. This position involves a deep dive into AI governance, identifying trends, and providing strategic insights that will guide corporate strategy and compliance.
Responsibilities:

• Policy Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of current and proposed AI regulations and policies at local, national, and international levels. Identify potential impacts on the organization and suggest strategic responses.
• Research Initiatives: contribute in research projects on various aspects of AI policy, including ethical considerations, privacy implications, and industry standards. Synthesize research findings into actionable policy briefs and reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and other stakeholders to gather insights and stay ahead of policy developments.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with legal, compliance, and technical teams to ensure a cohesive understanding of AI policies and their implications for product development and business operations.
• Advocacy and Outreach: Represent the company in public forums, workshops, and conferences related to AI policy. Advocate for fair and equitable policies that foster innovation while ensuring responsible AI deployment.
• Educational Workshops: Develop and conduct educational sessions for internal stakeholders on the implications of current and emerging AI policies.
• Policy Strategy Development: Assist in the development of long-term policy strategies that align with the company's business goals and ethical standards.
• Monitoring and Forecasting: Keep track of emerging trends, innovations, and regulatory changes in AI, providing regular updates and forecasts to senior management.

Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in Public Policy, Law, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in policy analysis, with at least 2 years focused specifically on technology or AI policy.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of AI technologies and their applications, as well as familiarity with global regulatory environments and policy-making processes.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and actionable insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to think strategically and anticipate future developments in AI policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a policy role within a tech company.
• Experience engaging with international policy bodies or think tanks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.
Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.