Role Overview
Mercor is hiring a mid-level Public Administration Expert - Policy. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Civic and Public Administration Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$850–$1000 per completed task
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Build a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders you use daily. Include policy memos, program plans, budget justifications, RFPs, and more. Represent platforms like Salesforce Government Cloud, Granicus, Socrata, ArcGIS Hub, and DocuSign.
- Design multi-step tasks based on real workflows. Ensure they challenge frontier AI agents by navigating multiple apps, files, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other civic and public-administration experts. Design environments, shape task scope, and review scenarios for realism and rigor.
- Work asynchronously with research teams. Refine task designs and evaluation criteria for public-sector agent benchmarks.
- Contribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking. Your work informs how leading labs train and evaluate the next generation of AI systems.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 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.
Preferred
- PMP, CGFM, FAC-C / DAWIA certifications.
- Day-to-day use of Salesforce Government Cloud, Granicus, Socrata, Esri ArcGIS Hub, and DocuSign.
- Strong analytical thinking and writing skills. Ability to translate public-sector workflows into structured task specs.
Compensation & Legal
- 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.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Remote
Skills
Analysis Skills, ArcGIS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Benchmarking, Budget Management, Budgeting, C Programming Language, City Government, Cloud Computing, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Government, Government Contracts, Grant Administration/Management, Laboratory Analysis, Licensing, Performance Analysis, Policy Implementation, Program Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Public Finance, Public Safety, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Research Laboratory, Salesforce.com, Social Work, State Government, Team Player, Top Sales Rep, Writing Skills
About the Company:
Mercor
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Public Administration Expert - Policy position at Mercor?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Mercor. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Public Administration Expert - Policy role at Mercor remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Public Administration Expert - Policy at Mercor earn?
Mercor has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Public Administration Expert - Policy role at Mercor posted?
This role was posted on May 26, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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