Data Science Specialist
Micro1 • Remote, United States
Education
Bachelor's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$150–$350/hr
Actively Hiring
7 openings
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Role Title: Data Science Specialist - Executive Presentation Review Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote (US, UK or CAN) micro1 is engaging Data Science Specialists to contribute to a customer's project focused on elevating the quality and impact of business presentations and analytical reporting. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work
- Reconstruct, redesign, and enhance data-driven presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to ensure clarity and visual consistency.
- Create compelling visualizations that transform complex data into insights, supporting effective visual storytelling across various audiences.
- Edit content for accuracy, flow, and narrative impact while maintaining high standards of written communication.
- Apply advanced data analysis and statistical reasoning to interpret datasets and derive actionable conclusions for presentation materials.
- Develop analytics reports that summarize key findings, trends, and recommendations with precision and attention to detail.
- Critically review and refine existing slides and reports to align with best practices in data visualization and design.
- Collaborate on feedback cycles to iteratively improve deliverables based on project-specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with a strong portfolio demonstrating slide reconstruction and advanced presentation design.
- Proven ability to distill and visualize complex datasets into accessible, business-oriented insights.
- Experience with content editing, data storytelling, and producing analytics reports for diverse stakeholders.
- Keen critical thinking skills and exceptional attention to detail in both quantitative and qualitative tasks.
- Strong written communication abilities, with a track record of crafting clear, concise, and engaging narratives.
- Background in data science, analytics, statistics, or a related field; prior consulting experience is a plus.
- Comfort participating in remote, collaborative projects with dynamic requirements and iterative feedback.
Requirements
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Slide Reconstruction
- Presentation Design
- Data Visualization
- Visual Storytelling
- Content Editing
- Critical Thinking
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- Reconstruct, redesign, and enhance data-driven presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to ensure clarity and visual consistency.
- Create compelling visualizations that transform complex data into insights, supporting effective visual storytelling across various audiences.
- Edit content for accuracy, flow, and narrative impact while maintaining high standards of written communication.
- Apply advanced data analysis and statistical reasoning to interpret datasets and derive actionable conclusions for presentation materials.
Why this role
$150–$350/hr for Data Science Specialist work puts your Data Science expertise on the same footing as an AI lab's own research staff, without the overhead of running a consulting practice around it.
Talent pool
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Common questions
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
Why do these AI training roles pay so much?
Because general knowledge isn't what's being tested. The model already knows the basics; what it needs is expertise on edge cases, the rare, difficult, highly technical judgment calls only a senior professional in the field would make correctly.
What does Data Science work look like for a Data Science Specialist?
Tasks here are scoped to Data Science, not generic labeling. As a Data Science Specialist, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Data Science) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Data Science background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Microsoft PowerPoint, Slide Reconstruction, Presentation Design, and Data Visualization are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 7 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $150–$350/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Can I apply from outside the United States?
This specific role is open only to people based in the United States. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply.