14 hours ago
Public Policy Analyst
Mercor
Hybrid
Part Time
$166,400
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitlePublic Policy Analyst
Job TypePart Time
Offered Salary$166,400
LocationHybrid
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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.
Position Details
Position: Public Policy Analyst
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30–$80/hour
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role 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 reflecting 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.
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 (Takes 20–30 mins 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.
Key skills/competency
- Public Policy Development
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Economic Impact Analysis
- AI Policy Review
- Policy Communication
- Legislative Processes
- Ethical AI Considerations
- Analytical Reasoning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Asynchronous Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting elite talent with leading AI research labs and their impressive investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in policy research, government, think tanks, or consulting, emphasizing AI policy relevance.
- Showcase policy expertise: Be prepared to demonstrate deep familiarity with legislative processes, regulatory impact analysis, and public sector decision-making.
- Excel in the skills questionnaire: Focus on demonstrating strong analytical reasoning, excellent writing, and the ability to synthesize complex policy arguments.
- Prepare for a paid trial task: This assesses your real-world ability to develop and review policy content and communicate effectively in the Public Policy Analyst role.
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