Public Policy Economist (AI Training)
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $80,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Review AI-generated economic policy content for accuracy.
- Assess economic reasoning and identify logic errors.
- Provide detailed written feedback for AI improvement.
- Work independently on a flexible schedule.
- Contribute to AI's understanding of economics.
About the role
Public Policy Economist AI Training
We're looking for experienced public policy economists to help shape how AI understands and communicates economics. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated policy analysis — from regulatory frameworks to welfare programs — making a real-world impact on one of the most consequential technologies of our time.
About the Role
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, asynchronous
What You'll Do
- Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy and applied economics content for accuracy, rigor, and real-world relevance.
- Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare policy, and public programs.
- Identify errors in logic, methodology, or economic interpretation.
- Provide structured, detailed written feedback to improve AI output quality.
- Validate scenarios, conclusions, and policy recommendations using your applied economics experience.
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.
Who You Are
- 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field.
- Strong command of policy analysis, cost-benefit reasoning, and economic tradeoffs.
- Able to critically assess written economic arguments and provide clear, actionable feedback.
- Comfortable producing detailed written evaluations with precision and consistency.
- Self-directed and reliable when working on independent, deadline-driven tasks.
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
- Professional background in government, think tanks, academia, or policy research organizations.
- Familiarity with AI systems, content evaluation workflows, or research quality assessment.
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs.
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere.
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration.
- Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI reasons about policy and economics.
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension.
Key skills/competency
- Public Policy Economist
- AI Training
- Applied Economics
- Policy Analysis
- Economic Reasoning
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Content Evaluation
- Research Quality
- Feedback Provision
- Economic Interpretation
Skills & topics
- Public Policy Economist
- AI Training
- Applied Economics
- Economist
- Policy Analysis
- Economic Reasoning
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- Freelance
- Content Review
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years in public policy or applied economics, emphasizing policy analysis and critical assessment skills.
- Showcase AI familiarity: If you have experience with AI systems or content evaluation, make sure it's prominent.
- Address requirements directly: Clearly demonstrate your ability to provide actionable, precise written feedback on economic arguments.
- Emphasize self-direction: Showcase your reliability and ability to work independently and asynchronously on deadline-driven tasks.
- Highlight relevant experience: Mention any graduate degrees or experience in government, think tanks, or academia.
Technical preparation
Review economic principles and policy frameworks.,Practice evaluating written arguments for logic.,Familiarize yourself with policy analysis methodologies.,Understand cost-benefit analysis concepts.
Behavioral questions
How do you provide constructive criticism?,Describe a time you worked independently.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,How do you manage your schedule effectively?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific AI systems will I be working with as a Public Policy Economist at Alignerr?
- While the specific AI systems are proprietary and evolve, your role will involve evaluating AI-generated content related to public policy and applied economics. This could encompass large language models or specialized policy analysis tools developed by leading research labs that Alignerr collaborates with.
- How does Alignerr ensure the 'real-world relevance' of AI-generated economic content?
- Alignerr relies on the expertise of experienced professionals like you to ensure real-world relevance. Your critical assessment of economic reasoning, policy recommendations, and scenario validation directly contributes to grounding the AI's understanding in practical application and current economic landscapes.
- What does 'asynchronous work' mean for a Public Policy Economist at Alignerr?
- Asynchronous work means you can complete your tasks on your own schedule, without the need for real-time meetings. You'll receive assignments and provide feedback through a designated platform, allowing for maximum flexibility to fit your work around other commitments.
- Is this Public Policy Economist role at Alignerr a long-term commitment?
- The role is an hourly contract with flexible commitment. While it's not a permanent position, there is potential for ongoing work and contract extensions based on performance and project needs, offering stability within a contract framework.
- What kind of feedback is expected from a Public Policy Economist for Alignerr's AI training?
- You are expected to provide structured, detailed written feedback that critically assesses economic reasoning, identifies errors in logic or methodology, and offers clear, actionable suggestions for improvement to enhance the AI's output quality and accuracy.
- Does Alignerr provide training on AI systems or content evaluation workflows for this role?
- While familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows is listed as 'nice to have,' Alignerr focuses on leveraging your existing expertise in public policy and economics. The role is designed for experienced professionals who can apply their domain knowledge to AI output.