How to apply for Project Manager, Pilot Audits
AI Verification and Evaluation Research Institute
About AI Verification and Evaluation Research Institute
AVERI is a nonprofit dedicated to rigorous third-party auditing of advanced AI systems, a mission that is both timely and critical as AI capabilities grow. Working here means contributing to safety and security standards that could shape the future of AI governance.
About the role
This role is central to AVERI's mission, overseeing pilot audits from start to finish—coordinating logistics, managing timelines, and ensuring quality. You'll also get hands-on with technical assessments and methodology development, directly influencing how AI audits are conducted.
A typical day
A typical day might involve coordinating with audit teams and stakeholders, reviewing progress against timelines, and diving into technical discussions or evidence review. You might also spend time drafting sections of audit reports or brainstorming improvements to the audit methodology with your team.
Who AI Verification and Evaluation Research Institute is looking for
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Tips for this application
- Tailor your resume to highlight specific audits or consulting projects you've managed end-to-end, emphasizing your role in methodology development.
- In your cover letter, explicitly connect your experience to AVERI's mission of third-party AI auditing, showing you understand the landscape.
- Research AVERI's published work and pilots, and mention how your skills could contribute to their methodology refinement.
- Demonstrate your ability to learn quickly by referencing any relevant technical training or self-study in AI/ML.
- Since the role is remote, emphasize your experience with distributed teams and asynchronous communication tools.
What to cover in your cover letter
- Your project management expertise in structured environments, with examples of delivering complex engagements. - Your genuine interest in AI safety and your understanding of the importance of independent audits. - Your ability to contribute to both logistics and technical assessment, showing versatility. - Your proactive approach to improving processes, which aligns with the role's focus on methodology refinement.
Draft a cover letterResearch before applying
- Read AVERI's website and any published reports or blog posts to understand their current audit frameworks and pilot projects.
- Familiarize yourself with the broader field of AI auditing, including other organizations and regulatory efforts.
- Review key concepts in AI safety and security, such as red teaming, interpretability, and robustness testing.
- Look into the backgrounds of AVERI's team members to understand their expertise and culture.
Likely interview topics
Based on the job description, expect questions about:
- Describe a time you managed a complex audit or consulting project—how did you handle timeline pressures and stakeholder conflicts?
- How do you stay updated on frontier AI developments, and how would you approach learning a new technical domain quickly?
- What do you think are the biggest challenges in auditing advanced AI systems, and how would you address them?
- Can you give an example of how you've contributed to improving methodologies or processes in a previous role?
- How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple pilot audits simultaneously, and what tools do you use for project tracking?
Common mistakes to avoid
- Don't focus only on generic project management without showing an understanding of AI or audit specifics.
- Avoid a cover letter that is too generic; make sure to mention AVERI and the role specifically.
- Don't overlook the importance of methodology development—be prepared to discuss how you'd contribute to refining audit processes.
Application timing
We do not have a confirmed application deadline for this listing. Check the original posting before preparing your application.