Policy Research Analyst
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
The Policy Research Analyst Role
This is a contract position with a commitment of 10+ hours/week, offering compensation between $30–$80/hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop realistic public policy tasks covering domestic and international policy, regulatory frameworks, and economic or social impact analysis.
- Review AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with real-world policy reasoning.
- Draft reference examples that reflect credible policy communication, from memos to stakeholder summaries.
- Flag model limitations in logic, feasibility, or ethical considerations and document areas for improvement.
- Collaborate asynchronously with other experts and researchers using structured, written feedback.
Required Qualifications
Must-Have
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, political science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in policy research, government, think tanks, or consulting.
- Familiarity with legislative processes, regulatory impact analysis, and public sector decision-making.
- Excellent writing, synthesis, and analytical reasoning skills.
- Ability to assess policy arguments across a range of domains and geopolitical contexts.
Application Process
The application takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile highlighting relevant policy expertise.
- Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit.
- Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Public Policy
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Economic Analysis
- AI Ethics
- Legislative Process
- Analytical Reasoning
- Policy Communication
- Government Relations
- Research & Synthesis
- Model Evaluation
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight policy research, government experience, and analytical skills for the Policy Research Analyst role.
- Showcase your policy expertise: Emphasize familiarity with legislative processes, regulatory impact, and AI ethical considerations in your application materials.
- Excel in the paid trial: Prepare to demonstrate superior writing, synthesis, and policy reasoning through a practical assessment of your capabilities.
- Engage fully in the application: Complete the skills questionnaire and AI interview promptly to optimize your consideration for this Mercor opportunity.
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