Government / Public Policy Evaluators

Remote · Flexible Hours · Mid Level

🌍 Remote Flexible Hours Mid Science & Research
About This Role
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.

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

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

Interview Prep Guide

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Many top hiring platforms use AI-powered screening as the first step. Here's how to stand out when applying for a Government / Public Policy Evaluators role:

Methodology: Be prepared to discuss your research methodology in detail — experimental design, controls, reproducibility, and how you handle unexpected results.

Literature Review Speed: Demonstrate your ability to quickly assess the quality and relevance of scientific papers. Evaluators value critical thinking over volume.

Data Integrity: Discuss your approach to data validation, outlier handling, and ensuring the accuracy of your research outputs. Attention to detail is paramount.

Practice Behavioral Question

"Describe a situation where you received critical feedback. How did you process it and what changed as a result?"