Public Policy Specialist
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Public Policy Specialist
Keystone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Public Policy Specialist on a project basis to support advanced AI research initiatives for one of our clients. In this remote role, you will be instrumental in designing, evaluating, and refining policy-related content to enhance AI systems' understanding of governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making.
This is an independent contractor engagement with an hourly rate between $30-80 USD per hour, depending on scope and complexity. Candidates must be based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia and legally authorized 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
- Fully remote independent contractor engagement.
- Expected availability: 10+ hours per week with a flexible schedule.
- Project-based assignments with defined deliverables and quality benchmarks.
- Compensation 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.
Key skills/competency
- Public Policy
- AI Governance
- Regulatory Analysis
- Policy Research
- Ethical AI
- Legislative Processes
- Analytical Reasoning
- Written Communication
- Economic Impact Analysis
- Geopolitical Contexts
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's client: Study their AI research focus, values, and impact on policy.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight policy analysis, AI ethics, and legislative experience for the Public Policy Specialist role.
- Showcase policy expertise: Emphasize your understanding of global governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Prepare for skills assessment: Practice analytical reasoning and policy writing for the trial task.
- Network strategically: Connect with professionals in AI policy and public affairs on LinkedIn.
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