Public Policy Specialist (Remote)
Posted Today by Keystone Recruitment
£60 Per hour
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Public Policy Specialist role is a remote, independent contractor position focused on supporting advanced AI research initiatives. The specialist will design, evaluate, and refine policy-related content to enhance AI systems' understanding of governance and regulation. Candidates must have a strong background in public policy and related fields, with a commitment to producing high-quality analytical materials. This role requires collaboration with other experts and offers flexible project-based assignments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create realistic public policy tasks covering domestic and international governance, regulatory frameworks, and social or economic impact analysis
- Review AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, feasibility, and policy relevance
- Draft high-quality reference materials such as policy memos, stakeholder summaries, and analytical briefs
- Identify gaps in logic, ethics, or real-world applicability and document areas for improvement
- Collaborate asynchronously with other subject-matter experts through structured written feedback
Key Skills:
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, political science, or a closely related field
- At least 3 years of professional experience in policy research, government, public affairs, consulting, or a think-tank environment
- Strong understanding of legislative processes, regulatory analysis, and public-sector decision-making
- Excellent analytical reasoning, synthesis, and writing skills
- Ability to assess policy arguments across diverse domains and geopolitical contexts
Salary (Rate): £60 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Title: Public Policy Specialist (Remote)
Engagement: Hourly contract (independent contractor)
Rate: USD 30-80 per hour
Location: Remote – candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia who are legally able to work as independent contractors in their jurisdiction.
One of our clients is engaging experienced public policy professionals on a project basis to support advanced AI research initiatives. In this role, you will help design, evaluate, and refine policy-related content that improves how AI systems understand governance, regulation, and real-world decision-making.
What You’ll Do
- Create realistic public policy tasks covering domestic and international governance, regulatory frameworks, and social or economic impact analysis
- Review AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, feasibility, and policy relevance
- Draft high-quality reference materials such as policy memos, stakeholder summaries, and analytical briefs
- Identify gaps in logic, ethics, or real-world applicability and document areas for improvement
- Collaborate asynchronously with other subject-matter experts through structured written feedback
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, economics, political science, or a closely related field
- At least 3 years of professional experience in policy research, government, public affairs, consulting, or a think-tank environment
- Strong understanding of legislative processes, regulatory analysis, and public-sector decision-making
- Excellent analytical reasoning, synthesis, and writing skills
- Ability to assess policy arguments across diverse domains and geopolitical contexts
Work Details
- Independent contractor engagement
- Fully remote
- Expected availability: 10+ hours per week
- Flexible schedule
- Project-based assignments with defined deliverables and quality benchmarks
Compensation
$30 to $80 USD per hour , depending on scope and complexity of work
Paid weekly via Stripe or Wise
Hiring Process
The selection process may include a short skills questionnaire and, where appropriate, a paid trial task to assess role-related capabilities. Automated tools may be used as part of the evaluation process in accordance with applicable data-protection and privacy laws.
Equal Opportunity
One of our clients is committed to equal opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to perform contract work in their country of residence.
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