Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

About The Role We’re seeking economists with public policy experience to help assess and improve AI-generated policy analysis and applied economics content.

• Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
• Location: Remote
• Type: Hourly / Task-based Contract
• Compensation: $35-70 /hour
• Commitment: 10-40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Review policy-focused economics questions and explanations used in AI training.
• Evaluate economic reasoning related to regulation, welfare, and public programs.
• Provide structured feedback to improve clarity, rigor, and real-world relevance.
• Apply applied economics experience to validate scenarios and conclusions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience teaching or working in public or applied economics.
• Strong understanding of policy analysis and economic tradeoffs.
• Able to assess written economic arguments and recommendations.
• Comfortable providing detailed written feedback.

Nice to Have

• Graduate degree in Economics or Public Policy.
• Experience in government, think tanks, or policy research.
• Familiarity with AI or content evaluation workflows.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and flexible remote work.
• Lead a team working on cutting-edge AI projects.
• Exposure to advanced LLMs and how they’re trained.
• Freelance perks: autonomy, flexibility, and global collaboration.
• Potential for contract extension.

Application Process (Takes 10-15 min)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screening
• Project matching and onboarding

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.