We are sharing an opportunity for advanced Excel professionals with broad, cross-industry experience in spreadsheet modelling, data analysis, dashboards, automation, and business problem-solving to contribute to an advanced AI training and model-evaluation initiative.
Selected professionals will design realistic Excel tasks, develop accurate reference solutions, evaluate spreadsheet-based outputs, and help research teams improve how advanced AI systems perform professional work in Excel. This role is particularly suited to versatile Excel experts who have applied sophisticated spreadsheet techniques across multiple industries and business functions rather than within a single narrow specialisation.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Excel Modelling & Analysis
Build realistic spreadsheet models for varied professional scenarios
Apply advanced formulas across structured analytical workflows
Use XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays, and related functions
Develop robust data models for business and operational analysis
Review spreadsheet calculations for accuracy, structure, and usability
Dashboards & Data Transformation
Build and evaluate PivotTables and interactive spreadsheet dashboards
Apply Power Query for data cleaning, transformation, and integration
Use Power Pivot for structured modelling and analytical workflows
Organise complex datasets into clear and decision-useful outputs
Assess spreadsheet design for efficiency and maintainability
Automation & Excel Task Development
Develop realistic Excel tasks drawn from professional experience
Apply macros and VBA where appropriate to automate workflows
Create assignments spanning multiple industries and business functions
Write accurate, well-structured reference solutions
Define clear assumptions, expected outputs, and completion criteria
AI Output Evaluation & Quality Review
Evaluate Excel tasks and AI-generated spreadsheet solutions
Identify formula errors, modelling weaknesses, and incorrect assumptions
Assess whether outputs satisfy professional spreadsheet standards
Provide precise written feedback explaining required corrections
Distinguish plausible-looking solutions from technically correct work
Research Collaboration & Training Data Quality
Guide research teams on advanced Excel concepts and workflows
Help close knowledge gaps affecting model performance
Collaborate with other subject-matter experts on evaluation consistency
Support development of high-quality spreadsheet training data
Communicate complex Excel decisions clearly to technical and research teams
Ideal Profile
Advanced professional-level Excel expertise
Strong command of XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays, and other advanced formulas
Hands-on experience with PivotTables, data modelling, and dashboard development
Strong working knowledge of Power Query and Power Pivot
Experience using macros and VBA in professional spreadsheet workflows
Broad application of Excel across multiple industries or business functions
Experience should extend beyond a single specialised use case
Strong analytical and business problem-solving skills
Demonstrable professional progression
Ability to design realistic spreadsheet tasks from practical experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Teaching or professional training experience is advantageous
PhD-level academic experience is also considered a strong plus
Previous AI training, human-data annotation, or model-evaluation experience is advantageous but not required
Engagement Details
Remote — United States only
Compensation: $70–$100/hour
Availability requirement: 40 hours per week during weekdays through the end of September, then 20 hours per week thereafter
Work will involve Excel task development, reference-solution creation, spreadsheet evaluation, and research collaboration
Assignments may include advanced formulas, PivotTables, data modelling, dashboards, Power Query, Power Pivot, macros, and VBA
Broad cross-industry and cross-functional Excel expertise is particularly valuable for this engagement
Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded depending on project needs and performance
H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot currently be supported
Employment classification should be confirmed during onboarding because the source materials contain conflicting W-2 and independent-contractor language
Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, institution, company, or other third party
About the Platform
This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.
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