Remote | United States | Project-Based Independent Contractor

Compensation: $35–$40 USD/hour, based on relevant experience and project requirements

Help Shape the Future of AI in Government

What if your years of experience navigating government regulations, evaluating complex cases, or interpreting public-sector policies could help make artificial intelligence more accurate, reliable, and effective?

At Volga Partners, we're bringing experienced government professionals into the next generation of AI development.

We're seeking Government Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can apply their professional knowledge, analytical judgment, and industry experience to evaluate and improve advanced AI models.

This isn't a traditional government position, and you won't be processing applications or managing government caseloads. Instead, you'll use your expertise to assess how well AI systems interpret information, apply regulations, reason through complex scenarios, and produce accurate, defensible conclusions.

Your expertise is what matters. AI experience is a plus, not a requirement.

The Opportunity

As a Government SME, you'll serve as a subject matter evaluator, helping assess the quality, accuracy, and reasoning of AI-generated responses across specialized government functions.

You'll examine realistic scenarios, identify errors or gaps in AI-generated conclusions, and provide expert feedback grounded in established regulations, policies, and professional standards.

Your contributions will help improve how AI systems understand and respond to complex public-sector challenges.

Areas of Expertise We're Seeking

We're particularly interested in professionals with substantial knowledge and practical experience in one or more of these areas:

1. Government Policy, Public Records & Regulatory Compliance

• Interpreting federal, state, or local government regulations and policies

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), public records, and disclosure requirements

• Privacy compliance, sensitive information protection, and regulatory auditing

• Evaluating complex compliance scenarios and identifying regulatory risks

2. Government Programs, Eligibility & Administrative Decision-Making

• Interpreting government program requirements and eligibility regulations

• Evaluating complex cases, supporting documentation, and administrative determinations

• Identifying inconsistencies, compliance issues, or unsupported decisions

• Applying professional judgment to regulatory and program-specific scenarios

3. Government Procurement, Contracts & Vendor Evaluation

• Federal, state, or local government procurement processes

• Request for Proposal (RFP) analysis and evaluation

• Contracting standards, vendor selection, and procurement compliance

• Developing or applying evaluation criteria, scoring methodologies, and defensible recommendations

You do not need expertise in every area. We're seeking depth of knowledge within your particular specialization.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate AI-generated responses: Review complex government-related scenarios for accuracy, completeness, reasoning, and regulatory alignment.

• Apply expert judgment: Determine whether AI-generated conclusions are appropriate, defensible, and supported by relevant policies or regulations.

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