Remote Government​/Public Policy Evaluators - AI Trainer

Mercor is seeking expert evaluators to support a high-impact evaluation workflow in partnership with a leading AI research lab.

This project focuses on the Government / Public Policy domain, where you will assess agent-generated research reports related to census data, economic indicators, voting statistics, budget allocations, and policy impact metrics.

We are looking for evaluators with a background in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, Data Analysis, or related fields. This role is ideal for professionals who have:

• 2–3 years of professional experience in public policy analysis, government research, economic analysis, or related roles
• Experience working with census datasets, demographic reports, or population statistics
• Familiarity with economic indicators such as GDP, inflation, employment data, and fiscal trends
• Experience in analysing voting statistics, electoral data, or public opinion research
• Hands‑on exposure to government budget allocations, public expenditure reports, or fiscal policy analysis
• Experience interpreting policy impact metrics and outcome‑based performance indicators
• Experience sourcing and validating public datasets, statistical tables, and government reports from credible sources
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Comfort working independently and asynchronously
• Educational Background:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Public Administration, Statistics, or a related field

• Evaluate agent-generated research reports for accuracy, relevance, data integrity, and clarity
• Assess insights derived from census data, economic indicators, and public finance reports
• Verify statistical tables, budget figures, and policy metrics using reputable public and government sources
• Identify inconsistencies in policy analysis, electoral data interpretation, and fiscal reporting
• Work independently to complete evaluations within deadlines
• Maintain consistency and precision across all assigned tasks

• Part-time (20–40 hours / week) with flexible scheduling
• Competitive rates: $40–$60 / hour depending on expertise