Government & Public Sector Expert

1. Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab on a research initiative requiring government and public sector domain expertise. Experienced professionals will contribute real-world knowledge of public institutions, policies, and operational frameworks to help evaluate and improve AI systems. This work is well-suited for individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly apply structured guidelines to nuanced, policy-driven content.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated content related to government and public sector scenarios

• Assess factual accuracy, policy alignment, and real-world applicability

• Identify errors, omissions, or incorrect assumptions in public sector reasoning

• Provide clear, structured feedback in line with project evaluation standards

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Professional experience in government, public administration, public policy, or related public sector domains

• Strong familiarity with government processes, regulatory frameworks, or institutional operations

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to quickly learn and apply new evaluation criteria

• Strong written communication skills

4. More About the Opportunity

• Engagement focused on public-sector-oriented AI research and evaluation efforts

• Work involves applying practical government or policy expertise to real-world scenarios

5. Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started

• Complete a short follow-up form focused on public sector expertise

• Mercor will follow up with next steps if there is a strong fit

6. About Mercor

• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

• Backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

• Thousands of professionals across domains such as public policy, finance, law, engineering, and research collaborate through Mercor on frontier AI projects

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.