Excel Expert (To Start Immediately) Job at Vovana (YC W25) in Chicago
Vovana (YC W25), Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
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Base pay range
$30.00/hr - $70.00/hr
Vovana is posting this job on behalf of AfterQuery
Company Description
AfterQuery is a research lab (backed by Y Combinator) investigating the boundaries and capabilities of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We believe that pushing the frontiers of AI requires both rigorous scientific inquiry and exceptional human data. Join our team as we explore the fundamental limits and possibilities of AI systems.
Job Description
You must be able to start immediately and work 6-8 hours over the next two days. This role is ideal for candidates with advanced Excel skills who can build clean, complex models, automate workflows with formulas/macros, and generate insights from raw data. We are agnostic to your background and look for a diverse set of candidates from different industries.
Why Apply
- Competitive Pay – Starting at $30/hour with increases based on experience and output quality
- Flexible Schedule – Remote, part-time, and project-based
- Apply Your Expertise – Be compensated for your familiarity with excel in any domain
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize complex Excel models in your area of expertise
- Automate repetitive tasks using advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros/VBA
- Clean, organize, and analyze large data sets to generate actionable insights
- Design intuitive templates, trackers, or dashboards tailored to specific business use cases
Required Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including dynamic formulas (INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP, arrays), pivot tables, and conditional formatting
- Experience creating professional-grade models for finance, operations, or analytics use cases
- Attention to detail and ability to design clear, error-free spreadsheets
- Ability to communicate your modeling logic and walk others through your work
Vovana is posting this job on behalf of AfterQuery
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Administrative, Consulting, and Analyst
Industries
- Software Development