Mercor

Civic Policy Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $60/hr

India remote Senior INR50 - INR60
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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:$50–$60/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities

Construct public-sector scenarios for large-scale budget appropriations, multi-agency coordination, and complex regulatory or legislative review cycles.

Build civic tasks in public policy analysis, constituent services delivery, intergovernmental relations, public communications, and regulatory compliance.

Develop scenarios using tools like government ERP/case management systems, public records platforms, GIS systems, and CRM tools.

Apply public administration frameworks such as policy impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and stakeholder engagement models.

Author rubrics to distinguish authentic public-sector judgment from generic bureaucratic recall.

Qualifications

Must-Have

5+ years in a senior role at a federal, state, or large municipal government agency, or within a major public policy, civic tech, or intergovernmental organization.

Direct ownership of agency programs, public policy initiatives, or constituent-facing service delivery at scale.

Fluency in government processes and tooling, understanding public budgets, procurement, legislative review, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred
Prior rubric, public-sector training curriculum, or policy documentation authorship.
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I am interested in the Civic Policy Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $60/hr role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, CRM and Human Resources, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Mercor needs from this hire.

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