Job Description

Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

$35-70/hr Remote Freelance STEM

We're looking for experienced economists with a public policy background to help shape how AI understands and reasons about economic policy. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated analysis on regulation, welfare, and public programs — work that matters at a global scale.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your knowledge is the product. No commute. No rigid schedule. Just meaningful, intellectually engaging work on your terms.

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 economic policy questions, scenarios, and explanations used in AI training
• Assess the accuracy and rigor of economic reasoning related to regulation, welfare programs, and public policy tradeoffs
• Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve the clarity, depth, and real-world relevance of AI outputs
• Apply your applied economics expertise to validate conclusions and flag flawed reasoning
• Work independently and asynchronously — on your schedule, at your pace

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field
• Strong grasp of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoff evaluation
• Able to critically assess written economic arguments and recommendations with precision
• Clear and effective written communicator — comfortable delivering structured feedback
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related discipline
• Professional background in government, think tanks, academic research, or policy consulting
• Familiarity with AI content evaluation or data annotation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs — your field expertise directly shapes how AI reasons about the world
• Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work from anywhere
• Freelance perks: autonomy, intellectual variety, and collaboration with a global community of experts
• Ongoing engagement potential — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and new projects
• Be part of something meaningful — ensuring AI gets economics right has real-world consequences

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