Public Policy Specialist
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Public Policy Specialist (Remote)
Our client is seeking experienced Public Policy Specialists for project-based engagements to support advanced AI research initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the design, evaluation, and refinement of policy-related content, enhancing how AI systems interpret governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making.
What You’ll Do
- Create realistic public policy tasks spanning 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
Compensation ranges from $30 to $80 USD per hour, depending on the scope and complexity of work. Payments are processed 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.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to perform contract work in their country of residence from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia.
Key skills/competency
- Public Policy Analysis
- AI Governance
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Legislative Processes
- Economic Impact Assessment
- Geopolitical Analysis
- Advanced Writing Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Reasoning
- Asynchronous Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's client: Although unnamed, understand the general landscape of companies engaging in advanced AI research for policy impact.
- Tailor your resume meticulously: Highlight experience in AI policy, governance, and regulatory analysis, emphasizing keywords from the Public Policy Specialist job description.
- Showcase policy expertise: Prepare to demonstrate strong analytical reasoning, synthesis, and writing skills with relevant portfolio pieces or examples.
- Understand AI ethics and impact: Familiarize yourself with current debates and frameworks around AI governance and its societal implications.
- Prepare for a skills assessment: Be ready for questionnaires and potentially a paid trial task to prove your Public Policy Specialist capabilities directly.
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