Public Policy Expert at Mercor

Public Policy Expert | $40–80/hr | Remote

Join Mercor in a high-impact contractor role, collaborating with a leading AI research lab to advance public policy expertise in artificial intelligence. This position offers flexible remote work, competitive hourly compensation, and the chance to shape the future of AI innovation.

• Contribute subject matter expertise to the development and refinement of advanced large language models.
• Create, assess, and review complex public policy problems, including policy analysis, program evaluation, governance frameworks, and regulatory design.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, consistency, and relevance to real-world policy challenges.
• Provide clear, actionable written feedback on public policy content and problem sets.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in policy research, program evaluation, and governance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Experience in policy research, government, consulting, or publication is a plus.

Project Details:

• Immediate start; minimum 1–2 month duration.
• Part-time commitment (~20 hours/week), with potential to extend to 40 hours/week.
• Fully remote and asynchronous schedule.
• Weekly bonus incentives for top performers.
• Independent contractor status; weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process:

• Submit resume and application form.
• Participate in a short AI interview.
• Complete a paid work trial (approx. 3 hours).

Apply now to use your public policy expertise and help drive innovation in AI!