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Model Policy Manager, National Security

OpenAI · San Francisco

hybridunknown$266,000–$335,000Posted Sep 19, 2026

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## About the Team Safety Systems manages the complete lifecycle of safety efforts for OpenAI’s frontier models—spanning system-level safeguards, model training, evaluation, and red-teaming—to mitigate misuse and misalignment while maintaining a high bar for safety. ## About the Role OpenAI is hiring a **Model Policy Manager** to shape model behavior for **U.S. government use**, with a focus on **national security applications**. You’ll define nuanced policies and translate them into **training and evaluation criteria** so models can navigate **high-stakes scenarios** while preserving usefulness and capabilities. **Location:** San Francisco office (hybrid) - 3 days in office per week - Optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays - Relocation support available ## What You’ll Do - Develop model policies that guide **safe and useful behavior** - Build evaluations, identify **policy gaps** and **model failures**, and use findings to improve policies and training - Partner with research, engineering, and domain experts to support **safe, reliable deployment** ## You Might Thrive If You Have - Relevant experience in **AI safety, policy, or risk assessment** - Strong judgment and the ability to turn complex safety questions into **clear, practical policies** - Technical fluency to work hands-on with **model data and evaluations** - Motivation aligned with OpenAI’s mission and responsible use of AI in **safety-critical** settings - An active **TS/SCI clearance** (or equivalent) ## Security Requirements - **Active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent is preferred but not required** ## Additional Links (from the team) - Safety at every step: https://openai.com/safety/ - OpenAI GPT-6 System Card: https://deploymentsafety.openai.com/gpt-6-astra - OpenAI Model Spec: https://openai.com/index/introducing-the-model-spec/ ## Equal Opportunity OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. For more information: https://cdn.openai.com/policies/eeo-policy-statement.pdf

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