Public Policy Economist

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alignerrDenver (CO)

Economists Administration of General Economic Programs

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$35.00 - $70.00 per hour

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About the role

Public Policy Economist$35-70/hr Remote Freelance STEMAI is rapidly becoming a tool for policy analysis, economic modeling, and public decision-making — and it needs expert guidance to get things right. We're looking for experienced public policy economists to help evaluate and improve AI-generated content in economics and policy. Your expertise will directly shape how AI systems reason about regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and economic tradeoffs. This is a flexible, remote contract role that lets you contribute to cutting-edge AI development on your own schedule.

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 questions, explanations, and economic analyses for accuracy and rigor
Assess economic reasoning across topics such as regulation, welfare economics, public finance, and program evaluation
Identify errors, logical gaps, or misleading conclusions in AI-generated policy content
Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve the quality, clarity, and real-world applicability of AI outputs
Validate economic scenarios, assumptions, and policy recommendations using your applied expertise
Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments

Who You Are:

3+ years of experience working or teaching 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 identify analytical weaknesses
Skilled at providing detailed, constructive written feedback
Self-directed and reliable — comfortable working independently without close supervision

Nice to Have:

Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
Professional experience in government agencies, think tanks, or policy research institutions
Familiarity with AI tools, content evaluation workflows, or data annotation platforms

Why Join Us:

Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
Contribute to meaningful work that shapes how AI understands economic and policy reasoning
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

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