Strategic Policy Manager

New York, NY;
San Francisco, CA;
Washington, DC

As Scale continues to build and develop its Policy and Government Relations function, we are looking for a Strategic Policy Manager to lead the cross‑functional strategy and alignment for this function.

You will join a rapidly growing team with the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI, Tech, Defense Policy, and more. The successful candidate will have a history of successfully driving cross‑functional and internal strategic alignment around policy outcomes and a solid ability to translate business objectives into policy strategy to deliver wins.

You will:

• Lead internal development of Scale’s Government Relations and Policy Strategy
• Lead cross‑functional coordination between Policy, Legal, Product, and Go‑to‑Market teams to align Scale’s policy planning with business objectives and priorities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify emerging policy risks and opportunities, translating complex developments into actionable strategies and recommendations.
• Work with leadership to shape policy positions and engagement priorities that advance Scale’s mission and product roadmap.
• Manage internal policy initiatives including research, planning cycles, and stakeholder briefings which help drive clarity and accountability across teams.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive policy calendar and roadmap that tracks key regulatory milestones, engagement opportunities, and government actions.
• Prepare executive materials such as policy briefings, memos, and talking points for leadership use in meetings, events, and public forums.
• Coordinate with external partners, trade associations, and consultants to ensure Scale’s perspectives are represented and aligned with internal objectives.
• Support internal knowledge‑sharing by synthesizing insights from policy trends, government actions, and industry movements into digestible updates and recommendations.

Ideally you'd have:

• 4+ years experience of working for a Member of Congress, Lobby Firm, Company or Trade Association
• Experience successfully navigating internal processes, driving cross‑functional alignment among complex stakeholders and obtaining consensus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A history of managing multiple work streams simultaneously

Nice to have:

• Experience working on complex technical topics and translating them into tangible policy objectives

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity‑based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. You’ll receive benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for a commuter stipend.

Pay transparency:
For San Francisco, New York, Seattle – $134,400 – $168,000 USD
For Washington DC, Texas, Colorado – $120,750 – $151,200 USD

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or veteran status.

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