Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists based in India.** As a Data Analyst & Spreadsheet Specialist, you will use your analytical expertise to support an innovative research project focused on advancing artificial intelligence. You will work on real-world data analysis workflows, spreadsheet modeling, and data processing tasks to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models. Your work will contribute to the creation of high-quality training data, enabling AI systems to better understand, interpret, and solve complex data-related problems. This fully remote, part-time opportunity allows you to apply your skills in Excel, Numbers, and Google Sheets while exploring the intersection of data analytics and AI research. You will have the flexibility to manage your own schedule while committing approximately 10–20 hours per week. If you enjoy working with data, solving analytical challenges, and explaining your reasoning clearly, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation AI technologies. ### Accountabilities - Data Analysis & Processing: Complete practical data analysis tasks involving data collection, cleaning, transformation, validation, and interpretation to produce accurate, structured, and reliable results. - Spreadsheet Development & Management: Build, update, and refine spreadsheets using Excel, Apple Numbers, and Google Sheets, applying advanced functions and techniques to solve real-world analytical problems. - Data Modeling & Reporting: Develop financial or operational models, pivot tables, lookup formulas, charts, and structured reports to organize information and communicate meaningful insights. - AI Research Support: Execute realistic data analysis and spreadsheet workflows to help evaluate, benchmark, and improve the performance of advanced AI models. - Training Data Creation: Produce high-quality examples of analytical work, documenting processes and outcomes to support AI training, testing, and evaluation. - Analytical Reasoning & Documentation: Clearly explain your approach, assumptions, calculations, and decisions while completing assigned tasks, ensuring that your reasoning is understandable and reproducible. - Data Accuracy & Quality Assurance: Review formulas, validate calculations, identify inconsistencies, and apply appropriate quality checks to maintain the accuracy and integrity of analytical outputs. - Independent Task Management: Complete assignments independently, follow project guidelines, and manage your workload effectively within agreed deadlines. - Continuous Improvement: Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify efficient approaches, improve spreadsheet workflows, and deliver consistent, high-quality results. ## Requirements: - Education & Professional Experience: A bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field, with either 2–3 years of relevant professional experience or current/recent enrollment in postgraduate studies, preferably at the master's level. The original posting specifies a bachelor's degree from a prestigious institution for the professional-experience pathway. - Mandatory Mac Ownership: You must own a MacBook or Mac computer equipped with an Apple M-series chip or an Intel processor and running macOS 15 or later. Applicants without a compatible Mac cannot be considered. - Advanced Spreadsheet Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, and/or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, lookup functions, charts, data cleaning, formula development, and financial or operational modeling. - Data Analysis Expertise: The ability to organize, interpret, validate, and analyze structured data, identify patterns, and translate raw information into meaningful findings. - Additional Technical Skills: Familiarity with SQL, Python, R, or business intelligence tools such as Tableau and Power BI is an advantage. - Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong quantitative reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to approach data problems systematically, evaluate alternative solutions, and explain analytical decisions. - Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly narrate workflows, explain calculations, document assumptions, and communicate technical concepts. - Quality & Accuracy: A meticulous approach to data validation, formula checking, documentation, and quality control, ensuring that work is reliable and consistent. - Independent Working Style: Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while following structured instructions. - Availability: Ability to commit approximately 10–20 hours per week, with an immediate start preferred. - Contract Eligibility: This opportunity is structured as an independent contractor engagement. The original posting states that H-1B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time. ## Benefits: - Competitive Hourly Compensation: Earn $50–$60 per hour, based on services rendered. - Weekly Payments: Receive payments weekly through Stripe or Wise. - Fully Remote Work: Complete assignments remotely using your own compatible Mac computer. - Flexible Schedule: Organize your work around your availability while committing approximately 10–20 hours per week. - AI & Research Exposure: Contribute to projects supporting the development, benchmarking, and improvement of advanced AI systems. - Practical Experience: Apply your data analysis and spreadsheet expertise to realistic tasks that strengthen your analytical problem-solving experience. - Structured Work Environment: Benefit from clearly defined responsibilities without the high-pressure expectations often associated with internships or full-time consulting roles. - Independent Work: Take ownership of your assignments and manage your workload within established project guidelines. - Potential Project Extensions: Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on business needs and performance. - Referral Incentives: Earn up to $240 for each successful referral, subject to applicable referral limits and policy terms. - Employment & Additional Benefits: This is an independent contractor position rather than a salaried employee role. Healthcare coverage, paid leave, retirement benefits, and other traditional employee perks are not specified in the original posting.