Business Intelligence Consultant (Excel) — Remote Contract

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the #1 platform for people building careers in AI training and data labeling. We connect freelancers to projects where they can gain experience, consolidate work across platforms, and build a unified AI training portfolio they control.

This role is posted through OpenTrain and is a chance to join the fast-growing human side of AI development — work that directly shapes how modern models learn and behave.

About AI training work

AI training (data labeling, annotation, and human feedback) is the human expertise behind every major AI system. Work ranges from cleaning datasets and transcribing audio to rating model responses and preparing structured inputs.

These projects are typically remote and flexible, making them a compelling option for part-time contractors who want practical, impactful work that stays close to the cutting edge of AI development.

The role

OpenTrain and OpenTrain are hiring a Business Intelligence Consultant with advanced Excel expertise to support AI model training workflows. This contract, part-time role focuses on preparing reliable, well-structured spreadsheet data and delivering clear BI outputs that feed model training and evaluation.

Work type: CONTRACTOR, PART_TIME. Location: Remote, worldwide. Language: English required. Time commitment: 20+ hours/week. Data type: TEXT; label tasks include data collection and evaluation/rating; tooling listed as OTHER.

• Pay: USD $40–$50 per hour (hourly rate range provided).
• Expected weekly time: 20+ hours.
• Client: OpenTrain.

What you'll do

You will turn business information into clean, structured inputs for AI training and produce actionable BI artifacts that help teams evaluate and improve models. Clear documentation and repeatable workflows are essential.

This position emphasizes data quality, reproducible spreadsheet processes, and the ability to translate business questions into data-driven recommendations that support model development.

• Structure, analyze, and present data in Excel for model training pipelines.
• Prepare, clean, and validate large datasets for accuracy and integrity.
• Build reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support AI training initiatives.
• Document BI workflows and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and automate processes with Excel functions and add-ons.

Requirements

Candidates must meet the core experience and technical requirements below. These are firm needs for the role and will be validated during screening.

The role requires independent, remote work capability and strong written communication to coordinate deliverables.

• 5+ years of hands-on business intelligence or analytics experience with a primary focus on Excel.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including Power Query, PivotTables, VBA, and data modeling.
• Experience cleaning, preparing, and validating large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, reliable outputs.
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables remotely.

Helpful background

The following are not required but will make you especially competitive. If you have these experiences, highlight them in your application or portfolio.

Relevant experience helps you ramp faster and contribute more directly to model-improvement efforts.

• Prior experience supporting AI, machine learning, or data science projects through BI initiatives.
• Background in process automation or optimization using Excel or complementary tools.
• Relevant BI, analytics, or Excel certifications.

How it works / How to apply

Apply through OpenTrain to be considered for this OpenTrain contract. Create an OpenTrain account (free) to submit your profile, work samples, and relevant Excel examples that demonstrate the skills listed above.

Selected contractors will be onboarded to project workflows, given data-access instructions, and asked to follow documented BI processes. Expect an initial screening and a short sample or skills check focused on Excel and dataset handling.

• Submit: resume, brief cover note, and examples of Excel work (Power Query, PivotTables, VBA snippets, dashboards).
• Screening may include a short skills task to validate dataset cleaning and Excel automation abilities.
• Work is remote and contractor-based with flexible scheduling around the 20+ hours/week expectation.