Contract PMO Data & AI Operations Specialist

MKThink; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MKThink seeks a detail-oriented Contract Associate / Senior Associate (20hrs/wk) to support its PMO and Operations. The role emphasizes data entry, project controls, database management, and QC of quantitative analyses, with involvement in AI model development for business optimization.

The successful candidate will have EVA/EVM fluency, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to work independently in a consulting/design environment, with potential to move to full-time based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with project controls, budget tracking, or earned value analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools and data-driven workflows is expected.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization.
• Experience in a consulting/architectural design environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project databases with accuracy and consistency across platforms.
• Perform quality control review of quantitative analyses in workbooks.
• Reconcile data across multiple systems and generate repeatable QC checklists.
• Support AI model development and validation for business optimization.
• Assist in data entry, recordkeeping, and reporting for project management systems.
• Create and present data representations that support project controls and EVA.

Skills

Earned value analysis

Project management

Data analysis

AI tools

Excel proficiency

Data handling

Attention to detail

Process orientation

Database software

Graphic design interest

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, business, architecture, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

MKThink seeks a detail-oriented Contract Associate / Senior Associate (20hrs/wk) to support its PMO and Operations. The role emphasizes data entry, project controls, database management, and QC of quantitative analyses, with involvement in AI model development for business optimization.

The successful candidate will have EVA/EVM fluency, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to work independently in a consulting/design environment, with potential to move to full-time based on performance.