Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage experienced public policy professionals on a project basis. Contractors will develop and evaluate policy-relevant prompts and responses to help improve AI systems’ understanding of governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making. This opportunity is well-suited for individuals with a strong background in policy analysis, government affairs, or applied research.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Create realistic public policy tasks spanning 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
**Ideal Qualifications**
- 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
**More About the Opportunity**
- Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week
- Tasks include open-ended analysis, stakeholder summaries, case comparisons, and ethics reviews
- Deliverables-driven structure with expert review layers and quality benchmarks
**Application Process**
- 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
**About Mercor**
- Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
- Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
- Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
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