Manager, National Security Policy

About this role:

This role serves as the partner to the Head of National Security Policy. While the Head of National Security Policy focuses on external engagements, strategic positioning, and final decision‑making, this role owns the day‑to‑day management of the team—ensuring members of the National Security Policy team are supported, priorities are clear, and work moves forward efficiently. This role requires a deep understanding of the national security and policy landscape, with opportunities to further expertise with tutelage from the Head of National Security Policy.

As a member of the Policy leadership team, this role also contributes to the broader direction of Anthropic's policy function and ensures strong alignment between National Security and other policy work streams.

• Manage the daily operations of the National Security Policy team, including workflow, priorities, and deliverables, and provide visibility to leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders

• Run team rhythms (including standups, planning sessions, and check‑ins) and keep work on track

• Surface blockers early and drive resolution

• Own hiring, onboarding, performance conversations, and career development

• Maintain pulse on team health—gather feedback, flag concerns, and foster strong team culture and collaboration

• Act as proxy for the Head of National Security Policy in internal meetings and decision‑making processes when needed

• Represent the team's needs, perspectives, and priorities to cross‑functional partners

Drafting, prioritization, and strategic execution

• Draft key internal and external documents, briefings, and communications on behalf of the Head of National Security Policy

• Translate strategic direction into clear priorities, workplans, and deliverables

• Ensure the team's work aligns with broader company and policy goals

Cross‑functional alignment

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across Policy, Legal, Comms, Security, and other functions

• Ensure National Security Policy priorities are well understood across the organization and cross‑functional dependencies are managed proactively

• Serve as a connective thread between National Security Policy and the broader Policy team

Policy leadership

• Participate in Policy leadership forums and contribute to function‑wide strategy and planning

• Keep a pulse on the business—understand company priorities and ensure National Security Policy work connects to them

• Shape long‑term strategic planning, including having a strong intuition for emerging internal and external policy issues and developing proactive strategies around them

• Have deep knowledge of national security matters, government, AI policy, or related fields

• Proven track record of managing and developing high‑performing teams

• Strong operational instincts—able to build systems, keep complex work organized, and deliver results

• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and build alignment across diverse stakeholders

• Excellent judgment and discretion in sensitive contexts

• Clear, concise communicator with experience drafting for senior leaders (especially written—drafting is core to this role)

• Collaborative and low‑ego; builds trust quickly

• Effective problem solver