Public Policy Specialist

Public Policy Specialist at Quik Hire Staffing

One of our clients is engaging experienced public policy professionals on a project basis to support advanced AI research initiatives. In this role, you will help design, evaluate, and refine policy-related content that improves how AI systems understand governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making.

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

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote
• Expected availability: 10+ hours per week
• Flexible schedule
• Project-based assignments with defined deliverables and quality benchmarks

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $30 to $80 USD per hour, depending on the scope and complexity of the work. Payments are made 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.

Equal Opportunity

Our client is committed to equal opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to perform contract work in their country of residence.

Key skills/competency

• Policy Research
• Regulatory Analysis
• AI Governance
• Legislative Processes
• Economic Impact
• Analytical Reasoning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Writing
• Ethical Evaluation
• Public Affairs