Public Policy Specialist

About the Role

The Public Policy Specialist will support advanced AI research initiatives by designing, evaluating, and refining policy-related content. The role focuses on improving how AI systems understand governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic public policy tasks covering domestic and international governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Review AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, 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 improvement areas.
• Collaborate asynchronously with subject-matter experts through structured written feedback.

Required Qualifications

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

Work Details

• Independent contractor engagement with a fully remote work environment.
• Expected availability: 10+ hours per week with flexible scheduling.
• Project-based assignments with defined deliverables and quality benchmarks.

Compensation & Payment

• Rate: $30 to $80 USD per hour, based on scope and complexity of work.
• Paid weekly via Stripe or Wise.

Hiring Process & Work Authorization

• May include a short skills questionnaire and a possible paid trial task.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work as independent contractors in their jurisdiction.

Equal Opportunity

The client is committed to equal opportunity, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.

Key skills/competency

• Public Policy
• Legislation
• Regulatory Analysis
• Policy Research
• AI Governance
• Analytical Writing
• Stakeholder Communication
• International Affairs
• Contract Work
• Project Management