Back to jobs

Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

$35-70/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

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