Senior Director, Applied Science and Technology Policy

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🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $134.5k - $206k / year

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American Psychological Association

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1892

🤝 Non-profit

📚 Education

🔬 Science

Non-profit • Education • Science

American Psychological Association is a leading nonprofit professional organization that advances psychological science, practice, education, and public understanding to benefit society and improve lives. It publishes scholarly journals and APA Style resources, maintains extensive research databases, offers continuing education and accreditation, provides member services and networking, and advocates for psychology-informed policy and practice. APA also hosts conferences, issues standards and guidelines, and produces public-facing content on mental health, research, and professional development.

📋 Description

• Provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of APA’s applied science and technology advocacy portfolio • Advances legislative, regulatory, and appropriations strategies • Designs and leads advocacy campaigns that advance the application of psychological science • Shapes and advances policy positions on AI’s impacts on the workforce • Leads advocacy to improve workplace well-being • Leads advocacy on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery • Drafts and negotiates high-stakes advocacy materials for diverse stakeholders • Maintains relationships with members of Congress, executive branch officials, and coalition partners • Monitors and analyzes federal legislation and regulations for impact on psychology

🎯 Requirements

• 10 or more years of previous experience in a responsible position working with government, Congress, or in the private sector • A master’s degree or other advanced degree is required • A doctoral degree is preferred • Direct experience in legislative and regulatory processes • Sophisticated multi-pronged advocacy campaigns • Lobbying and/or issue advocacy expertise • Demonstrated expertise in science and emerging technology policy, including AI governance and AI’s impacts • Online safety • Workplace mental health and well-being • Disaster preparedness, response, and resilience • Neuroscience ethics/neurotechnology policy • Future-of-work issues • Experience drafting and working with employers and other stakeholders • Producing employer- and stakeholder-facing materials • Building durable partnerships with industry, labor, and cross-sector coalitions

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling • 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4% • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Outpatient mental health benefit • Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays • Family/Medical Leave • Tuition assistance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Short- and long-term disability insurance • More