Western Governors University (WGU) is seeking Subject Matter Experts for our Exploratory Data Analysis with R fact-check project. This position is 100% remote.
Subject Matter Experts provide valuable real-world knowledge and experience to the development of the courses we offer our students. This is a part-time/project-based position in which you would work with WGU as an Independent Contractor.
Must reside in the United States.
Subject Matter Experts should meet the following criteria:
- Bachelors in Data Analytics or related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in data analytics, data science, business intelligence, or a related field.
- Proficiency in R and RStudio, with the ability to validate the accuracy of R code, data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, data visualizations, AI-assisted coding outputs, and reproducible analytical workflows. (REQUIRED)
- Experience applying data analytics in business or organizational contexts.
- Familiarity with modern analytics workflows, including exposure to AI tools, data governance/ethics, machine learning, and cloud-based analytics environments.
Hands-on experience with at least one of the following:
- Python (data analysis, wrangling)
- SQL (data querying, database concepts)
- Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Statistical analysis or applied analytics
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry-related Certifications such as CompTIA Data+, Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900), IBM AI Engineering, Google Generative AI Leader
- Experience supporting academic programs, training, or curriculum design
Project Information
Dates: 10/16 - 11/13 (Subject to slight change)
Location: Remote
Time commitment: Approximately 12 hours.
Compensation: $900.00
Other compensation and benefits: This position is for an independent contractor and is not eligible for other compensation or benefits.
Scope of work: Complete a fact-check review of learning material (i.e., 1 competency's worth of material), with specific focus on facts, claims, data, statistics, figures, quotes, names, places, and descriptions of current and recent events.
Meetings/Workshops: N/A
If you are selected, you will receive an email with the next steps to join the project. If you do not hear from us, it is because we have either filled the position or your experience/degree did not match the criteria.
Thank you for your interest.
Bachelor's in data analytics or related field; 5+ years professional experience in data analytics or related; proficiency in R and RStudio; must reside in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- fact-checking material
- validating R code
- reviewing analytics content
Skills & Tools
R, RStudio, Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau
Job Details
- Category: Education services
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Contract
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 900 – 900 / year
- Languages: English
About Western Governors University
A university providing online education and course development. — Industry: Education