State and Local Affairs Lead, Midwest

Anthropic is seeking a State and Local Affairs Lead to lead engagement with state and local governments across the Midwestern United States, advancing AI policy, legislation, and regulation that supports Anthropic's mission.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of political strategy and execution, with specific examples of contributing to complex policy campaigns, building durable relationships with elected officials and community leaders, supporting legislative and regulatory outcomes, and executing with accountability and focus in fast-moving environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as Anthropic's lead for state and local government affairs across the Midwestern United States
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, legislative staff, governors' offices, attorneys general, and state agency leaders
• Engage directly with local officials whose decisions affect Anthropic's work
• Track state and local legislation and regulatory proceedings affecting AI and the technology sector
• Build durable partnerships with local and regional organizations
• Represent Anthropic at legislative hearings, regional events, and public forums
• Work with the Communications team to develop clear, accurate messaging for regional policy campaigns
• Translate Anthropic's technical research and policy positions into engagement strategies tailored to Midwestern state political environments
• Manage outside advisors and registered lobbyists who support Anthropic's work in the region
• Coordinate with Anthropic's policy, communications, legal, and executive teams

Minimum qualifications:

• Align with Anthropic's mission and embrace the imperative of policy impact and change
• Experience in state and local government affairs, political strategy, or legislative roles
• Existing relationships with state and local leaders in the Midwest
• Understand how state legislatures and executive branches work
• Track record of executing on strategic objectives and delivering measurable outcomes
• Prepared to travel regularly across the region

Preferred qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in state and local government affairs, political strategy, or legislative roles
• Experience building partnerships with external organizations
• Exposure to technology policy or emerging technology regulation
• Understanding of how to build coalitions and identify aligned constituencies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work well under time pressure and manage competing demands
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, accessible language

The annual compensation range for this role is $230,000 - $265,000 USD.