Intelligence Analyst | $125/hr Remote | Mercor

At 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: Mercor Position: Geopolitics Forecaster Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles Type: Hourly contract Compensation: $105–$125 per hour Location: Remote Duration: Project-based (with potential for extension) Commitment: ~10–40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous Role 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) 1. Upload resume 1. AI interview based on your resume (15 min) 1. Submit form