Job brief: US Executive Branch Policy & International Engagement Lead

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• Listed on Scale AI's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-10 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-10.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Scale AI's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $148,000 to $185,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Washington, DC
• Posted: 2026-11-09

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Lead".

Must have

• At least 8-10 years of policy and/or government experience.
• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale;

Conditions

• We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Main duties

• Develop and execute Scale's US Executive Branch strategy, in close coordination with business units and other cross-functional partners.
• Engage Executive Branch agencies on Scale’s behalf to forge relationships and advocate for Scale’s policy priorities.
• Track and advise on US Executive Branch policy and regulatory developments that could impact Scale’s business.
• Support Scale’s responses to federal rulemakings and requests for comment.
• Foster Scale’s relationships with the US-based diplomatic community.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across Scale AI's 127 open listings, 73% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Scale AI hires

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