Public Policy Expert - Policy Research
MercorAbout the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Public Policy Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$50–$60/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
- Craft policy research tasks involving legislative tracking, federal budget data extraction, and regulatory database searches across government portals.
- Create detailed evaluation rubrics for AI agent performance.
- Collaborate to inform the future of AI innovation with real-world applicability.
- Shape high-quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD or Master's in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field from a top US/Canada/UK/New Zealand/Australia university.
- Experience with government databases (OpenStates, FOIA.gov, OMB, federal agency data portals, Congressional Research Service).
- 2+ years of professional experience in government, think tanks, policy research, or public sector consulting.
- High attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
- Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
Start Date
- Early December; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
- Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
- Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and a few onboarding videos if hired.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.
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