Model Policy Manager, National Security

Safety Systems manages the complete lifecycle of safety efforts for OpenAI’s frontier models, ensuring models are deployed responsibly. The Model Policy team designs policies that define safe model behavior in real-world environments.

We’re 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, helping models navigate high-stakes scenarios while preserving their usefulness and capabilities. This role is based in our San Francisco office.

• 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.
• Work with research, engineering, and domain experts to support safe, reliable deployment.

• Bring relevant experience in AI safety, policy, or risk assessment.
• Have strong judgment and can turn complex safety questions into clear, practical policies.
• Have the technical fluency to work hands-on with model data and evaluations.
• Are motivated by OpenAI’s mission and the responsible use of AI in safety-critical settings.
• Have an active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent.

Active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Salary range: $266K – $335K per year, plus equity. We offer relocation support to new employees.

Apply through the provided link.