Senior Excel Specialist AI Training Expert

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In this role, your Excel expertise will help improve how AI systems understand advanced spreadsheet workflows, business analysis, automation, and technical problem-solving.

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building modern artificial intelligence. Subject matter experts create examples, review model-generated content, and identify inaccuracies or inconsistencies so AI systems can produce more useful and reliable results.

This is remote, flexible work in a fast-growing technology field. Contributors use their professional knowledge to shape how cutting-edge AI systems perform.

The Role

OpenTrain AI is seeking a Senior Excel Specialist Subject Matter Expert to contribute to text-based AI training dataset development. You will create detailed Excel prompts and responses that reflect a deep understanding of advanced Excel functionality.

You will also evaluate, rank, and refine AI-generated outputs, helping improve their performance, accuracy, and efficiency while identifying potential bias or inconsistency. The project is listed for applicants in India and the Philippines, with the role description specifically emphasizing candidates located in India.

This is a part-time contractor opportunity paying $23 USD per hour, with a stated commitment of 20+ hours per week. The project is remote and conducted in English.

  • Payment: $23 USD per hour
  • Engagement: Part-time contractor
  • Time commitment: 20+ hours per week
  • Work type: Remote text generation and evaluation
  • Languages: English
  • Listed locations: India and the Philippines

What You’ll Do

You will apply advanced Excel knowledge to produce realistic, detailed training examples and assess whether AI-generated answers are technically correct, efficient, and clearly explained. Strong documentation and independent task management will be important throughout the project.

  • Develop Excel-based prompts and responses for AI training datasets.
  • Evaluate, rank, and refine AI-generated Excel outputs.
  • Review model responses for accuracy, efficiency, bias, and inconsistencies.
  • Apply expertise in complex formulas, VBA, Power Query, and PivotTables.
  • Assess workflows involving Power BI, SQL, and other automation or integration tools.
  • Document and articulate complex Excel processes clearly.
  • Work independently and consistently deliver precise, high-quality outputs.

Requirements and Experience

The project profile is marked entry level, but the stated role requirements call for an Excel expert with 7+ years of advanced experience. Candidates should be prepared to discuss real-world workflows they have built, automated, or optimized.

You must be located in India according to the role requirements and have C1-level English proficiency. The project settings also list the Philippines as an eligible location.

  • 7+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
  • Expertise with complex formulas, VBA scripting, Power Query, and PivotTables.
  • Experience integrating Excel with Power BI, SQL, or automation platforms.
  • Familiarity with large datasets and Excel workflow optimization.
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex problems.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to precision.
  • Ability to produce high-quality work independently with minimal supervision.
  • RESTful API design and implementation experience is a plus.
  • C1-level English proficiency.
  • Located in India, with the project settings also listing the Philippines.

Interview and Skill Assessment

Before being considered, you must complete a coding or skills test and a live interview. Be prepared to explain your experience with advanced Excel, including specific examples of complex workflows you have created or automated.

During the interview, you will be asked to provide your highest level of education, the number of years you have worked with advanced Excel functionalities, and the exact number of hours per week you can commit if hired. A broad answer such as 20+ hours is not sufficient; provide a specific commitment.

The live interview will also cover practical scenarios involving duplicate detection in a 100,000-row dataset, VBA automation for monthly reporting and email delivery, and SQL-connected Excel dashboards using Power Query and PivotTables.

Honesty during the interview is required. Dishonesty may result in a permanent ban from the OpenTrain AI platform.

  • Complete a coding or skill test before consideration.
  • Participate in a live interview.
  • Explain relevant Excel workflows using real-world examples.
  • Answer questions about education, advanced Excel experience, and an exact weekly availability commitment.
  • Discuss performance optimization for large datasets.
  • Explain VBA automation, Excel objects, email integration, and error handling.
  • Explain SQL connections, Power Query, PivotTables, dynamic updates, and dashboard creation.

How to Apply

Apply through OpenTrain AI to be considered for this remote contractor project. Creating an OpenTrain account is free, and your profile can help you discover and build a career across AI training and data-labeling work.

Review your Excel experience before applying, especially examples involving VBA, Power Query, large datasets, Power BI, SQL, and workflow automation.

  • Create or update your free OpenTrain profile.
  • Confirm your location, English proficiency, experience, and availability.
  • Apply through OpenTrain AI.
  • Prepare for the required skills test and live interview.
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