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Political Scientist & Policy Analyst, AI Evaluation

$60 – $90 / hour

Hourly contractRemoteFlexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week)Paid weekly in USD

At a glance

  • $60 – $90 / hourPaid weekly in USD
  • Hourly contractIndependent contractor · Expert
  • RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
  • Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week)Choose your own hours.
  • Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications

Role overview

Evaluate AI answers on politics, governance and geopolitics and write rubrics and solution sets. Work is remote and part-time, and you start paid tasks after a short recorded interview.

Key responsibilities

  • Review AI political and policy content
  • Write geopolitical and regulatory analyses
  • Build rubrics and solution sets
  • Critique flawed reasoning

Ideal qualifications

  • Advanced degree or professional policy experience
  • Strong analytic writing
  • Some projects US-based
  • Part-time availability

Compensation and contract terms

  • $60 – $90 / hour. Paid weekly in USD. Typical rate $60–$90 per hour, confirmed after a short paid assessment.
  • Hourly contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
  • Remote. Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week), on your own schedule.
  • Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

  1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
  2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
  3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
  4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.

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