Policy Research Specialist - Fully Remote

About 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 Professional

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30–$80/hour

Commitment: 10+ hours/week

• Develop realistic public policy tasks covering domestic and international policy, regulatory frameworks, and economic or social impact analysis.
• Review AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with real-world policy reasoning.
• Draft reference examples that reflect credible policy communication, from memos to stakeholder summaries.
• Flag model limitations in logic, feasibility, or ethical considerations and document areas for improvement.
• Collaborate asynchronously with other experts and researchers using structured, written feedback.

• Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, political science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in policy research, government, think tanks, or consulting.
• Familiarity with legislative processes, regulatory impact analysis, and public sector decision-making.
• Excellent writing, synthesis, and analytical reasoning skills.
• Ability to assess policy arguments across a range of domains and geopolitical contexts.

• Submit a brief resume or Linked In profile highlighting relevant policy expertise.
• Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit.
• Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details.

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