Government / Public Policy Evaluators

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.

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Who We’re Hiring

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

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Key Responsibilities

• 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

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Role Details

• Part-time (20–40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling

• Competitive rates: $40–$60/hour depending on expertise