Excel Expert

Weekday (YC W21)

. Guide research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance on Excel-based tasks across a range of domains .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70 - $100 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced Excel expertise, including proficiency in advanced formulas, data modeling, and automation through macros/VBA. Capable of guiding research teams and providing structured feedback to enhance AI model performance across various domains.

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Advanced Excel ExpertiseAI Training ExperienceTeaching or Training ExperienceData ModelingMacros/VBA

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Hard Skills

Advanced FormulasXLOOKUPINDEX/MATCHDynamic ArraysPivotTablesDashboardsPower QueryPower PivotMacrosData Annotation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelMercor

Industry Keywords

AI Model EvaluationHuman Data AnnotationTraining DataCross-Industry Application

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance on Excel-based tasks across a range of domains
Design realistic Excel tasks drawn from your professional experience, and write accurate, well-structured solutions
Evaluate Excel tasks and solutions and provide clear, written feedback
Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated advanced, professional-level Excel expertise, including advanced formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays), PivotTables, data modeling, dashboards, Power Query, Power Pivot, and macros/VBA
Breadth of Excel application across multiple industries and business functions — not single-function specialization — is a strong plus
Teaching or training experience and/or a PhD is a strong plus
Prior experience in AI training, human data annotation, or model evaluation — ideally Rubrics-trained on Mercor or a comparable platform — is a strong plus
Demonstrable career progression in your field
Ability to engage reliably for 40 hours/week during weekdays through the end of September, then 20 hours/week thereafter
Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills
United States–based only