Head of Research and Policy

Role Overview

Join Concourse as the Head of Research and Policy, focusing on steering policy strategy that directly impacts product decisions and supports government clients in confidently adopting AI-driven solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic early-stage startup, founded by a successful entrepreneur, and to evolve into a leadership role overseeing a dedicated research and policy team as the company scales.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of legislation, regulations, and government operations to extract actionable insights on best practices and policy barriers affecting government effectiveness.
• Keep abreast of AI adoption policies within government sectors, translating regulatory developments into strategic product and market guidance.
• Provide expert advice to product and engineering teams on navigating regulatory landscapes to shape solution development.
• Create policy briefs, white papers, and thought leadership materials that establish Concourse as an authoritative voice in government technology.
• Assist sales and customer success teams by delivering research-based support to government clients managing procurement and compliance challenges.
• Develop AI-enhanced research workflows for tracking legislative updates, highlighting opportunities, and automating policy evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with company leadership to identify new market opportunities prompted by shifting policies and regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of five years' experience in policy research, government affairs, regulatory analysis, or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of state and local government operations, procurement processes, and regulatory environments.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex legislative information into clear, actionable insights.
• Self-driven with a high tolerance for ambiguity typical of early-stage startups.
• Strong enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, with the capability to leverage AI tools such as Claude to substantially increase research productivity.
• Aspiration to build and eventually lead a research team as the organization expands.
• Residence in or willingness to relocate to New York City to work onsite in the office hub.

About Concourse

Concourse is a rapidly growing startup specializing in AI-powered software solutions tailored for state and local governments. Founded by a CEO with a successful prior exit, the company aims to enhance public services by modernizing outdated government systems and addressing the disconnect between tax revenues and perceived inefficiencies.

The organization embraces AI integration in daily operations, empowering all team members to utilize innovative AI platforms like Claude to automate and enhance their work. The central office is located in Flatiron, NYC, and remote work arrangements are available according to role suitability.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 annually.