Public Administration Expert - Policy

Mercor
New York, NY
Job Description
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. We're seeking a Public Administration Expert - Policy to help build realistic digital workspaces and design multi-step tasks for frontier AI agents.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of full-time experience at a federal agency, large state/city government, or major federal contractor.
  • Background in federal program management, policy implementation, or performance reporting (GPRAMA).
  • Experience in government procurement/contracting (FAR, DFARS, state procurement).
  • Expertise in public finance, budgeting, or grants management.
  • Familiarity with public safety, social services, or licensing/benefits administration.
  • Knowledge of legislative affairs, intergovernmental relations, or municipal operations.

Benefits

  • Task Completion Pay: Competitive and based on task quality (~$850–$1000 per completed task, subject to change).
  • Performance Bonus: Top performers receive a weekly bonus incentive.
  • Hourly Opportunity: Top performers may transition to an hourly compensation model based on sustained quality and throughput.
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