State and Local Government Expert

Job Description: State and Local Government Expert

AfterQuery is seeking State and Local Government Experts to create and refine public policy and governance challenges for our AI training modules. In this remote, flexible role, you will design and evaluate governmental scenarios that test the AI's ability to interpret and apply complex principles of public administration, ensuring that our models can navigate real-world policy issues, regulatory frameworks, and civic operations with precision and nuanced understanding. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between effective government practice and innovative AI solutions, making a tangible impact on the future of civic technology.

Why Apply

• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from attractive hourly rates that reward your specialized government expertise.
• Innovative Impact: Work with a YC-backed startup revolutionizing AI with high-caliber public sector content and insights.
• Flexible Engagement: Enjoy the freedom of a remote, asynchronous role that allows you to integrate your government expertise into pioneering projects on your own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality policy and governance questions and case studies that challenge AI models on topics such as municipal operations, regulatory compliance, budget and finance, public services delivery, zoning and land use, intergovernmental relations, and more.
• Evaluate and validate model responses, offering detailed feedback to ensure accuracy and adherence to governmental standards, legal frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with a team of public sector and technical experts to fine-tune question difficulty and ensure content is both challenging and educational.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience working in state or local government with a robust understanding of various governmental functions and policy areas.
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple years of government service or substantial public sector experience, ideally across diverse departments and policy domains.
• Prior involvement in policy development, legislative work, government publications, or civic technology initiatives.
• Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), Public Policy (MPP), or related field is a plus.

Company Description

AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.

Key skills/competency

• Public Policy
• Government Administration
• Regulatory Compliance
• AI Training
• Content Development
• Policy Analysis
• Governance
• Civic Operations
• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills