Public Policy Specialist
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Public Policy Specialist
One of our clients is engaging experienced public policy professionals on a project basis to support advanced AI research initiatives. In this role, you will help design, evaluate, and refine policy-related content that improves how AI systems understand governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making.
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. Expected availability is 10+ hours per week with a flexible schedule for project-based assignments with defined deliverables and quality benchmarks.
Compensation
The rate is $30 to $80 USD per hour, depending on the scope and complexity of work. Compensation is 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
One of our clients 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, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia.
Key skills/competency
- Public policy
- AI research
- Governance
- Regulatory frameworks
- Policy analysis
- Legislative process
- Economic impact
- Stakeholder communication
- Analytical reasoning
- Geopolitical contexts
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's client: Study their advanced AI research initiatives and specific policy focus areas.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your advanced degree and at least 3 years of experience in policy research, government, or public affairs.
- Showcase policy expertise: Emphasize strong understanding of legislative processes, regulatory analysis, and public-sector decision-making.
- Prepare for skills assessment: Expect a skills questionnaire or paid trial task assessing your analytical and writing capabilities.
- Demonstrate remote collaboration: Be ready to discuss effective asynchronous communication and ability to work flexibly across time zones.
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