Head of AI Alliances

Responsibilities

AI Partnership Strategy, Opportunity-Spotting, and Cross-Functional Alignment

• 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.

Government and Industry Partnership Development

• 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).

Thought Leadership & Field-Building

• 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.

Skillset

• 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.