Public Policy Specialist
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Public Policy Specialist
One of Keystone Recruitment's clients is seeking experienced Public Policy Specialists for project-based engagements to support advanced AI research initiatives. In this fully remote role, you will play a crucial part in designing, evaluating, and refining policy-related content, enhancing how AI systems comprehend 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, fully remote, with an expected availability of 10+ hours per week on a flexible schedule. Assignments are project-based with defined deliverables and quality benchmarks.
Compensation
The rate ranges from $30 to $80 USD per hour, depending on the scope and complexity of the work. Payments are made 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.
Key skills/competency
- Public Policy
- AI Research
- Policy Analysis
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Governance
- Legislative Processes
- Analytical Reasoning
- Technical Writing
- Ethics in AI
- Economic Impact
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their approach to talent acquisition.
- Tailor your resume for policy roles: Customize your CV to highlight advanced degrees and 3+ years in public policy, government, or research, emphasizing analytical and writing skills relevant to AI policy.
- Showcase policy expertise: In your application, detail your experience with legislative processes, regulatory analysis, and geopolitical contexts, especially concerning emerging technologies like AI.
- Prepare for skills assessments: Anticipate a questionnaire or paid trial task focusing on policy design, review, and drafting; practice articulating complex policy issues clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrate remote collaboration skills: Be ready to discuss how you effectively work asynchronously and provide structured written feedback, crucial for this Public Policy Specialist role.
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