Code for America · 1 month ago
Head of AI Alliances
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $192K/yr
10+ years expCode for America is a nonprofit organization that believes in transforming government through technology for the benefit of all people. The Head of AI Alliances will lead the development of partnerships and strategies for responsible AI adoption in the public sector, focusing on building relationships with government leaders and technology partners to enhance public service delivery.
LegalLegal TechNon ProfitOpen Source
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strengthen Code for America's credibility as a trusted partner to CIOs, AI leaders, and policymakers driving digital transformation in the public sector
Drive a vision for Code for America’s AI technology, deployment opportunities, and funding in line with Code for America’s social impact mission
Shape Code for America’s AI partnership strategy by identifying new high-impact opportunities for pilots, collaborations, and field leadership
Build Code for America’s network of government and industry partners to expand the responsible use of AI in public service delivery
Translate emerging technologies into actionable pathways for government adoption, balancing innovation with responsibility
Create feedback loops between the external ecosystem and Code for America’s internal AI, product, and engineering teams to ensure strategic alignment between opportunity and execution
Develop, continuously refine, and drive alignment on Code for America’s AI partnerships and AI technology, including aligning strategy, milestones, and KPIs across CxO, VPs, and technology leadership
Proactively shape, surface, and build high-impact partnership opportunities in the AI space, assessing technical feasibility and alignment with Code for America’s mission, technology roadmap, and funding availability
Generate visionary proposals, concept notes, and partnership pitch materials in coordination with the Philanthropy, Government Revenue, Programs and Product teams, ensuring alignment on feasibility and impact
Monitor trends in public sector AI policy, procurement, and technology, translating those insights into strategic opportunities for Code for America
Provide ongoing reports to leadership on progress, blockers, risks, challenges, and opportunities in the AI space
Cultivate and manage relationships with government CIOs, CTOs, digital service leaders, and public sector technology decision-makers (state, local, and federal)
Define, build, and maintain strategic partnerships with major AI companies, AI startups, research institutions, and mission-aligned nonprofits
Develop and continuously improve AI partnership frameworks, standards, and appropriate infrastructure and support mechanisms (e.g., staffing approaches, MOUs, etc.) to support successful social impact collaborations
Manage a disciplined partnership pipeline, ensuring well-organized data contributions to our CRM systems (Hubspot/Salesforce)
Position Code for America as a thought leader and credible, trusted voice in responsible AI for government, thoughtfully and strategically representing the organization at coalitions, conferences, briefings, and convenings
Drive a comprehensive AI communications and alliances strategy in alignment with MarComms, developing and executing conference presentations, thought leadership pieces, and industry briefings
Maintain, update, and drive improvements to the Code for America AI Landscape assessment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10 - 15+ years of professional experience in technology partnerships, government innovation, or related strategic relationship roles with increasing responsibility
Professional background in, and experience with, artificial intelligence
Deep familiarity with AI technologies, trends, and their implications for public sector service delivery
Strong network and credibility among public sector technology leaders (CIOs, CTOs, digital service teams) and/or senior leaders at private sector technology organizations
Proven track record of identifying growth opportunities and translating external interest into measurable outcomes (funding, pilots, service delivery improvements, product adoption)
Exceptional public speaking and executive presence with demonstrable skill in representing a mission-driven organization at high-profile conferences, media appearances, and executive convenings
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical, policy, and operational audiences and develop high-quality proposals, briefings, legal agreements, and partnership agreements
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments across the public and private sector
Strategic thinker who can spot and shape opportunities that align with Code for America's mission, capacity, and potential impact
Skilled collaborator who thrives in interdisciplinary environments and works effectively with senior executives and peers across multiple disciplines
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-moving technological change with judgment and composure
Deep commitment to Code for America's mission and values
Preferred
Background in public sector technology policy
Has held a high-profile and/or high-visibility AI-related role
Prior experience in a civic technology, govtech, or government digital service organization
Experience working with a social impact-focused product team, agile product development and/or working in iterative planning cycles
Experience in a private-sector technology alliances or B2G (Business-to-Government) role
Professional or lived experience with housing, climate disaster response, safety net benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, EITC), workforce development programs, the criminal justice system, and tax credits (EITC)
A track record of government revenue generation and/or philanthropic fundraising
Benefits
Laptop provided
$700 remote environment setup; $200 stipend and up to $500 reimbursement, in accordance with our equipment policy
Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month
$1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development; prorated at time of hire
Up to $1000 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $2000
Employees under 3 years are eligible for a 100% employer match of up to 3% of employee contribution
Employees with 3+ years are eligible for an additional 50% employer contribution over 3%, to a maximum of 5%
Full benefits package with options up to 100% coverage toward select medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer contributes up to 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage
Code for America employees may work remotely across the US
Open personal time off, a minimum of 16 paid holidays, and an org-wide closure from Christmas Day through New Year's Day
Paid sick time; up to 96 hours annually
Competitive paid parental and family leave
4 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years of service, with an option of up to 4 additional weeks of unpaid time away
Company
Code for America
Government can work for the people, by the people, in the digital age. Let’s make it work for everyone.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Amanda Renteria
CEO
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