AI Strategist

1 hour, 22 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Build and maintain relationships with practitioners, researchers, funders, government agencies, and technology organizations aligned with AIR’s AI priorities.
  • Lead or co-lead outreach to potential partners, collaborators, and sector experts to advance collaboration and funding opportunities.
  • Develop materials for partnership meetings and external engagements, including concept notes, briefings, and proposals.
  • Represent AIR at conferences, convenings, and other external engagements to build relationships, gather market intelligence, and identify follow-on opportunities.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of sector-tailored outreach and engagement strategies.
  • Draft high-quality external communications such as white papers, blog posts, research briefs, and presentations.
  • Support AIR’s AI communications plan, including conference preparation, publications pipeline, and social media engagement.
  • Contribute to early-stage concept design and proposal shaping for mission-aligned funding opportunities.
  • Monitor the AI landscape across social sectors and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
  • Conduct partner profiling and competitive intelligence to inform sector engagement, positioning, and opportunity prioritization.
  • Support the launch and operation of sector-specific AI evidence generation networks, including expert convenings and communities of practice.
  • Maintain operational systems to track partners, manage business development opportunities, and organize proposal materials.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, master’s degree with at least 4 years, or Ph.D. with at least 3 years in a related field.
  • Background in social sciences, public policy, education, technology, communications, or a related field.
  • Substantive knowledge of AI and its implications across sectors.
  • Experience contributing to partnership development, external engagement, or strategy in a nonprofit, government, academic, or philanthropic setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with partners, clients, or stakeholders across sectors.
  • Experience supporting proposals, funding applications, or business development efforts.
  • Experience conducting market analysis, partner landscape assessment, or competitive intelligence to inform strategy.
  • Ability to translate data, research, and technical AI concepts into actionable guidance for external positioning and engagement.
  • Strong communication skills with experience developing high-quality external materials.
  • Proficiency using AI tools to synthesize information, draft content, analyze data, or improve efficiency.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in an evolving environment.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; no employment-based visa sponsorship is available.
  • Qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work.

Benefits

  • Anticipated annual salary range of $115,000 to $140,000 USD.
  • Eligible for AIR’s Total Rewards Program.
  • Remote work available within the United States or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.
  • Time-limited 24-month position with potential for extension at AIR’s discretion and based on business need.
  • Employment with a mission-driven, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the hiring process if needed.
  • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer environment.
  • Drug-free work environment.

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