Public Policy Specialist

Public Policy Specialist

Keystone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Public Policy Specialist on a project basis for one of our clients. This remote, hourly contract role supports advanced AI research initiatives, focusing on how AI systems comprehend governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making. Candidates must be based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia and legally able to work as independent contractors in their jurisdiction.

What You’ll Do

• Create realistic public policy tasks covering domestic and international governance, regulatory frameworks, and social or economic impact analysis.
• Review AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, feasibility, and policy relevance.
• Draft high-quality reference materials such as policy memos, stakeholder summaries, and analytical briefs.
• Identify gaps in logic, ethics, or real-world applicability and document areas for improvement.
• Collaborate asynchronously with other subject-matter experts through structured written feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, political science, or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in policy research, government, public affairs, consulting, or a think-tank environment.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes, regulatory analysis, and public-sector decision-making.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, synthesis, and writing skills.
• Ability to assess policy arguments across diverse domains and geopolitical contexts.

Work Details

This is an independent contractor engagement that is fully remote. The expected availability is 10+ hours per week with a flexible schedule, focused on project-based assignments with defined deliverables and quality benchmarks.

Compensation

Compensation ranges from $30 to $80 USD per hour, depending on the scope and complexity of the work, paid weekly via Stripe or Wise.

Hiring Process

The selection process may include a short skills questionnaire and, where appropriate, a paid trial task to assess role-related capabilities. Automated tools may be used as part of the evaluation process in accordance with applicable data-protection and privacy laws.

Equal Opportunity

Our client is committed to equal opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to perform contract work in their country of residence.

Key skills/competency

• Public Policy
• AI Research
• Regulatory Analysis
• Governance
• Policy Evaluation
• Analytical Writing
• Economic Impact Analysis
• Legislative Processes
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Ethics in AI