Strategy Analyst | $125/hr Remote | Mercor
Join to apply for the Strategy Analyst | $125/hrRemote | Mercor role at Crossing HurdlesThis range is provided by Crossing Hurdles. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range$105.00/hr - $125.00/hrAt Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Organization: MercorPosition: Geopolitics ForecasterReferral Partner: Crossing HurdlesType: Hourly contractCompensation: $105–$125 per hourLocation: RemoteDuration: Project-based (with potential for extension)Commitment: ~10–40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronousRole Responsibilities• Produce structured forecasts on geopolitical events, risks, and regional dynamics.• Document your reasoning clearly, citing relevant sources and frameworks. • Assess political, military, and diplomatic developments using open-source intelligence. • Collaborate with other expert forecasters to compare and refine outputs. • Support the design and evaluation of forecasting tasks. Requirements• Background in political science, international relations, security studies, or related fields. • Demonstrated forecasting experience or tournament participation (e.g., GJ Open, Metaculus). • Ability to synthesize complex geopolitical information into structured insights.• Excellent written communication and research skills. • Familiarity with current global events and international affairs. Application process(Takes 20 min)• Upload resume• AI interview based on your resume (15 min)Seniority levelSeniority level: AssociateEmployment typeEmployment type: ContractJob functionJob function: ResearchIndustriesIndustries: Research ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Crossing Hurdles by 2x Apply tot his job