Senior Public Policy 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.
This role as a Senior Public Policy Analyst is a contract position, offering compensation between $30–$80 per hour with a commitment of 10+ hours per 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 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.
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 process takes 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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For 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 Impact Analysis
- AI Policy
- Legislative Processes
- Policy Research
- Government Relations
- Think Tank Experience
- Analytical Reasoning
- Written Communication
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research labs and their influential investor profile.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight advanced degrees and 3+ years of experience in policy research, government, or consulting.
- Emphasize policy expertise: Showcase familiarity with legislative processes, regulatory impact analysis, and public sector decision-making.
- Prepare for skills assessment: Be ready for a questionnaire and a paid trial task assessing policy reasoning and writing skills.
- Demonstrate async collaboration: Prepare to discuss experience providing structured, written feedback effectively for remote work.
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