Public Policy Economist (AI Training)
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About the Role AI is rapidly being applied to some of the most complex challenges in public policy and economics — and it needs expert guidance to get things right. We're looking for experienced public policy economists to help evaluate and improve how AI understands economic reasoning, policy analysis, and real-world tradeoffs. Your expertise will directly shape how leading AI systems think about regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and more. This is a flexible, fully remote contract role where your knowledge makes a measurable difference. - Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox) - Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy analysis and applied economics content for accuracy and rigor - Assess economic reasoning across topics such as regulation, public welfare, fiscal policy, and program design - Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve clarity, depth, and real-world relevance - Validate economic scenarios, assumptions, and conclusions using your professional judgment - Work independently and asynchronously — on your own schedule, at your own pace Who You Are - 3+ years of experience in public policy, applied economics, or a closely related field - Strong command of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoff reasoning - Able to critically evaluate written economic arguments and provide actionable feedback - Clear, confident written communicator - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote setting Nice to Have - Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline - Background in government, think tanks, academic research, or policy consulting - Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs - Fully remote and flexible — work when and how it suits you - Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration - Contribute to work that shapes how AI reasons about real-world policy challenges - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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