Public Sector Specialist

About this role

This is a full-time Public Sector Specialist role based in Tokyo. The position connects Sakana AI’s AI research and technical expertise with Japanese government budget requests and policy processes.

The role works with executives, project managers, engineers, and researchers to plan and execute documentation strategies. The specialist gathers and organizes internal expertise, then writes and edits persuasive, high-quality proposal materials, business overview documents known as ponchie, and technical explanation documents for public-sector audiences.

Applicants must have at least three years of work experience in one of the following areas: preparing documentation for budget requests or policy planning within a government organization; or preparing proposals at a private company for research and development programs publicly solicited by government organizations, with those proposals being selected or adopted. Experience executing government budgets at a government organization or private company is an additional preferred qualification.

The posting also seeks enthusiasm for using generative AI models such as large language models and AI agents. A bachelor’s degree is required.

The position requires business-level Japanese or above, with JLPT N1 given as a guideline. Business-level English is an advantage but is not stated as a requirement.

Applications should follow the instructions on Sakana AI’s Careers page. Applicants are asked to email a brief introduction to careers@sakana.ai, identify the role they are applying for, and complete the Google Form with an English CV and cover letter. The form should specify “Public Sector Specialist (RSI Lab)” as the selected role, and the cover letter should clearly state that the applicant is applying for this position.