US Federal Agency Profiles

“Executive branch AI policy” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

This guide is a starting point for exploring AI policy careers in the executive branch. It reviews key policy areas and agency roles and highlights key considerations to inform your career planning. --- Outline: (01:57) What is AI policy? (03:53) Mapping the federal AI ecosystem (08:03) What agencies work on in AI policy (08:53) Chip export controls as a case study in government coordination (14:13) Navigating AI careers in the executive branch (18:39) Appendix: A brief history of AI policy in the US (30:16) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 7 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: January 30th, 2025 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/executive-branch-ai-policy [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/executive-branch-ai-policy?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration] --- Images from the article: Timeline showing U.S. government AI initiatives from 2018-2020, White House and agencies. The diagram displays various AI-related actions in two parallel tracks - White House actions on the left (in blue/red arrows) and Federal Agency actions on the right (in gray arrows), starting from May 2018 and ending in February 2020. The centerpiece is the [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Adobe-Express-file.png?resize=685%2C1000&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Adobe-Express-file.png?resize=685%2C1000&ssl=1 Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts [https://pocketcasts.com/], or another podcast app.

“US Department of Agriculture (USDA)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

USDA develops and executes federal policies on agriculture, forestry, and rural economic development, aiming to support farmers and ensure a safe food supply. USDA contributes to biosecurity and advances food innovation, including alternative proteins, to enhance food security and sustainability. --- Outline: (00:23) Overview (02:32) Background on USDA (04:07) Organizational structure (05:11) Food biotechnology and innovation at USDA (08:24) Background: food biotech-related White House workstreams (10:46) Biosecurity and pandemic preparedness at USDA (14:16) 2022 National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan (14:54) Major recent biosecurity-related developments at USDA (18:35) USDA offices working on biosecurity policy (18:55) Working at USDA (20:14) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. --- Last updated: November 14th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/us-department-of-agriculture [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/us-department-of-agriculture?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration] --- Images from the article: Source: USDA [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXdZa3Ul7TMmRx3XGjslnLYkxiswpZSwVUVdhxO3WxseVdvZiHzcGd8XXu0sgZc7PNLpqW0ybFvOzck4EdRsm4cutBb7L9miEyx4OTapyXomC8CTXytxySTqLiDfIlbaAdvIJINYFEkGj82fPqezjLuredUkeyZGQ4MZIVigE0vHLMp0Bbtw.png?ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXdZa3Ul7TMmRx3XGjslnLYkxiswpZSwVUVdhxO3WxseVdvZiHzcGd8XXu0sgZc7PNLpqW0ybFvOzck4EdRsm4cutBb7L9miEyx4OTapyXomC8CTXytxySTqLiDfIlbaAdvIJINYFEkGj82fPqezjLuredUkeyZGQ4MZIVigE0vHLMp0Bbtw.png?ssl=1 ---------------------------------------- Source: USASpending [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/USDA-budget.png?resize=310%2C512&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/USDA-budget.png?resize=310%2C512&ssl=1 Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts [https://pocketcasts.com/], or another podcast app.

“National Security Council (NSC)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

NSC coordinates the government’s national security enterprise, designs short- and long-term national security strategies, and advises the president on national security matters. --- Outline: (00:57) Overview (02:23) Background on NSC (04:16) Policy councils (05:17) Organizational structure (05:49) Directorates (08:37) Leadership and staff (11:17) Managing the interagency process (13:30) NSC and AI policy (15:18) NSC and biosecurity policy (17:20) Working at NSC (19:31) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 4 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: November 29th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-security-council [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-security-council?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration] --- Images from the article: Source __T3A_LINK_IN_POST__ [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXd2DUoqgLdRCtMt1u7TLPqLMeW99MuJ1MPIZXE2i6hGFzDGDrLINowEdxZdLlWuEwlYc90uZvNy8_fjRI4lOP4efmQM8adGwwhLCS3hodj0Hafeeog32S8HOUwjW3WYZrr6qlUDLinyREGo4amJCW-kfvwkeyoT5kFEqfOZIgFVaP_k5H2Q.png?ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXd2DUoqgLdRCtMt1u7TLPqLMeW99MuJ1MPIZXE2i6hGFzDGDrLINowEdxZdLlWuEwlYc90uZvNy8_fjRI4lOP4efmQM8adGwwhLCS3hodj0Hafeeog32S8HOUwjW3WYZrr6qlUDLinyREGo4amJCW-kfvwkeyoT5kFEqfOZIgFVaP_k5H2Q.png?ssl=1 ---------------------------------------- Source __T3A_LINK_IN_POST__ [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXe-SGI_ww5DUVdVg8h2ZRj3S-JraZEqbPMxn7uQ4A4z6I0_SrsGXciOqTZa3KcQ6iZpI7ZpNlwWDaNCZ3h9yQH9QTmS2uZi_ju8Muzocb4qiXy44nCNLUZwfo7ev3fN6S2UPS96BHhIXmn5jw29ib3TTA4pkeyoT5kFEqfOZIgFVaP_k5H2Q.png?ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXe-SGI_ww5DUVdVg8h2ZRj3S-JraZEqbPMxn7uQ4A4z6I0_SrsGXciOqTZa3KcQ6iZpI7ZpNlwWDaNCZ3h9yQH9QTmS2uZi_ju8Muzocb4qiXy44nCNLUZwfo7ev3fN6S2UPS96BHhIXmn5jw29ib3TTA4pkeyoT5kFEqfOZIgFVaP_k5H2Q.png?ssl=1 ---------------------------------------- Source __T3A_LINK_IN_POST__ [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXe6ksCB0uBzS1vw5mK3MeNKzbQXevRYPxQJZPn6Tz5exH4RE_r5BVBJ_B0EuZGiNzrGoWz5lSm7IKptUUJRDGQ_oJSu-at_mdAX3n_YfjJyMqO3xcclwfj0Se6Jz_xiF6DWyWR-RV6vhTiFv3gWk6tJXHskeyoT5kFEqfOZIgFVaP_k5H2Q.png?ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXe6ksCB0uBzS1vw5mK3MeNKzbQXevRYPxQJZPn6Tz5exH4RE_r5BVBJ_B0EuZGiNzrGoWz5lSm7IKptUUJRDGQ_oJSu-at_mdAX3n_YfjJyMqO3xcclwfj0Se6Jz_xiF6DWyWR-RV6vhTiFv3gWk6tJXHskeyoT5kFEqfOZIgFVaP_k5H2Q.png?ssl=1 Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts [https://pocketcasts.com/], or another podcast app.

“Executive Office of the President (EOP)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

The Executive Office of the President (EOP) is a group of offices and councils that support the president in directing the executive branch. --- Outline: (00:11) Overview (03:36) Background (05:23) Main activities (07:40) Organizational structure (08:44) Main EOP offices (09:32) Policy councils (10:54) Leadership and political appointments (11:55) Why (not) work at EOP? (12:24) Advantages (14:56) Disadvantages (18:59) EOP and AI policy (26:23) EOP and bio policy (31:52) EOP components working on emerging technology policy (38:37) Working at EOP (38:40) Staff positions and political appointments (40:50) Internships and fellowships (41:33) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 2 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: January 28th, 2025 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/executive-office-of-the-president [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/executive-office-of-the-president?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration] --- Images from the article: Bar graph showing agency's budgetary resources from FY20-24, totaling $1.41 billion. [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EOP-budget.png?resize=331%2C512&ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EOP-budget.png?resize=331%2C512&ssl=1 ---------------------------------------- Organizational chart: [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXeUB-gz_Y4MJoO-rtBOCkx-I6ocPoGL6lpRKouZM18LCb0T-ecDG9SXOWb5XpNINvz1gLNt9IE2VvKINK5kuh0CIutewCvozBKxoldUyGQcvszrSjHOAGZZoOgVJOssIe0tMaSl2PN1AS3_e8Gs4dffTpukey4voZzutxJFJDa6I8sofxQQ.png?ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXeUB-gz_Y4MJoO-rtBOCkx-I6ocPoGL6lpRKouZM18LCb0T-ecDG9SXOWb5XpNINvz1gLNt9IE2VvKINK5kuh0CIutewCvozBKxoldUyGQcvszrSjHOAGZZoOgVJOssIe0tMaSl2PN1AS3_e8Gs4dffTpukey4voZzutxJFJDa6I8sofxQQ.png?ssl=1 ---------------------------------------- Timeline showing U.S. government AI initiatives from 2018-2020, White House and agencies. [https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXf5wiDug16XBotWmqgMt8OpeAofJcrbL0CYmzeL2NHsLo4ggdI6Gy0YqErTeZ5gn5M_iX9zNpFcmz3pnr_j0Ev-9v00p1IeR3LNRlm15UumZaFT3s8dVUZ1CXMwJsMejoGcP7LS7Qkey4voZzutxJFJDa6I8sofxQQ.png?ssl=1]https://i0.wp.com/emergingtechpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AD_4nXf5wiDug16XBotWmqgMt8OpeAofJcrbL0CYmzeL2NHsLo4ggdI6Gy0YqErTeZ5gn5M_iX9zNpFcmz3pnr_j0Ev-9v00p1IeR3LNRlm15UumZaFT3s8dVUZ1CXMwJsMejoGcP7LS7Qkey4voZzutxJFJDa6I8sofxQQ.png?ssl=1 Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts [https://pocketcasts.com/], or another podcast app.

“National Economic Council (NEC) and Domestic Policy Council (DPC)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

NEC and DPC advise the president and coordinate policymaking processes for economic and domestic issues. Both have supported the development and implementation of major AI or biosecurity policy initiatives. --- Outline: (00:12) Overview (01:09) Background on NEC and DPC (02:42) Organizational structure (03:12) Council members (04:30) Council staff (06:18) Activities (09:07) The honest brokers (12:38) NEC, DPC, and emerging technology policy (13:20) Recent AI-related developments at NEC and DPC (14:49) Recent bio-related developments at DPC (15:23) Working at NEC and DPC (18:05) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: November 29th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-economic-council-and-domestic-policy-council [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/executive-branch/national-economic-council-and-domestic-policy-council?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration]