Senior BizOps Consultant

​About CAIS:

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing societal-scale risks from artificial intelligence through research, field-building, and public engagement. As CAIS continues to grow, we are incubating and spinning out new initiatives that require strong operational foundations to succeed independently.

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The Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Business Operations professional to help stand up and operationalize new organizations and initiatives spinning out of CAIS. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role focused on building the business and operational infrastructure required for early-stage organizations to function effectively.

The work will be project-based and spiky—periods of intense setup followed by lighter maintenance—making this a strong fit for an experienced operator who thrives in ambiguity and can move quickly from assessment to execution.

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What You’ll Do:

• Lead operational setup for new organizations and initiatives spinning out of CAIS
• Own and coordinate core business operations, including:
  • Legal entity formation and structure
  • Information security and compliance setup\
  • Finance and administrative infrastructure
  • Vendor and external partner management (e.g., legal counsel, consultants)
• Assess the current state of incubated projects and identify operational gaps
• Design and implement systems, processes, and structures that enable teams to operate independently
• Coordinate across internal stakeholders and external partners to drive progress
• Support ongoing operational needs post–spin-out as required

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What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, or organizational setup roles
• Demonstrated experience:
  • Standing up new organizations, entities, or major initiatives
  • Managing legal, finance, and compliance workflows (directly or via vendors)
  • Operating with high autonomy in early-stage or ambiguous environments
• Strong judgment and ability to prioritize under shifting demands
• Comfortable owning work end-to-end without heavy process or tooling
• Experience working with nonprofits, research orgs, or mission-driven organizations is a plus

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Nice to Have:

Experience with nonprofit incorporation or governance

Prior work in policy, research, or public-interest organizations

Background supporting multi-entity or multi-program organizations

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Working Model:

• Hybrid preferred for candidates local to San Francisco
• Remote candidates are welcome, with reasonable overlap with Pacific Time
• Hours may scale up or down depending on project phase

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Why This Role

You’ll play a critical role in helping important AI safety initiatives move from concept to reality—setting them up with the operational foundations they need to succeed long-term.

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How to Apply

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