Public Policy Economist (AI Training)

About The Role
We're looking for economists with public policy experience to help shape how AI understands and reasons about real-world economic and policy issues. Your expertise will directly influence the quality of AI-generated analysis on topics that matter — regulation, welfare programs, fiscal policy, and more.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your knowledge makes a tangible difference in the future of AI.
Organization: Alignerr (Powered by Labelbox)
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
Review and evaluate AI-generated public policy and applied economics content for accuracy and rigor
Assess economic reasoning across topics including regulation, welfare, fiscal policy, and public programs
Provide structured, detailed feedback to improve clarity, analytical depth, and real-world relevance
Validate economic scenarios, arguments, and policy conclusions using your applied expertise
Work independently and asynchronously — on your schedule, at your pace
Who You Are
3+ years of experience working or teaching in public policy, applied economics, or a related field
Strong grasp of policy analysis frameworks and economic tradeoffs
Ability to critically evaluate written economic arguments and recommendations
Clear, detailed written communicator comfortable providing structured feedback
Self-motivated and reliable working independently in a remote environment
Nice to Have
Graduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline
Background in government, think tanks, academic research, or policy consulting
Familiarity with AI systems or content evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
Contribute to meaningful work that improves how AI reasons about economics and policy
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension

Work arrangement
Yes