Excel Specialist - Manufacturing Expert

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking advanced Excel experts to join a cutting-edge GenAI team. The role involves using Excel for tasks in the Manufacturing domain, focusing on modeling, analysis, and automation.

Applicants should have a strong background in Excel functionalities and hands-on experience in Manufacturing. This is a W-2 position with Cincinnatus LLC, with a commitment of at least 20 hours per week based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Advanced professional-level Excel skills including formulas, PivotTables, and data modeling.
• Hands-on experience in Manufacturing domain is a must.
• Ability to engage for at least 20 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Guide research teams to improve AI model performance on Excel-based tasks.
• Design realistic Excel tasks drawn from professional experience.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on Excel tasks and solutions.

Skills

Advanced Excel expertise

Data analysis

Production planning

Inventory modeling

OEE and throughput analysis

Cost-of-goods modeling

Supply and demand forecasting

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Power Pivot

Macros/VBA

Job description

Join a leading AI lab's cutting‑edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced Large Language Models.

1. Overview

Join a leading AI lab's cutting‑edge GenAI team and help build foundational AI models from the ground up. We're seeking advanced Excel experts with deep, hands‑on experience in the Manufacturing domain to bring real‑world spreadsheet and analytical expertise that elevates the quality of our AI training data.

This role is for professionals who apply advanced Excel — modeling, data analysis, dashboards, and automation — to Manufacturing work such as production planning, bill‑of‑materials and inventory modeling, OEE and throughput analysis, cost‑of‑goods modeling, and supply and demand forecasting.

This is a W‑2 employment position with Cincinnatus LLC, with the opportunity to be placed at a leading AI Lab as part of their extended workforce.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Guide research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance on Excel‑based tasks within the Manufacturing domain.
• Design realistic, domain‑relevant Excel tasks drawn from your professional experience, and write accurate, well‑structured solutions.
• Evaluate Excel tasks and solutions and provide clear, written feedback.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data.

3. Core Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced, professional‑level Excel expertise, including advanced formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, dynamic arrays), PivotTables, data modeling, dashboards, Power Query, Power Pivot, and macros/VBA.
• Hands‑on professional experience applying Excel within the Manufacturing domain.
• Demonstrable career progression in your field.
• Ability to engage reliably for at least 20 hours/week during weekdays.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem‑solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
• United States–based only.

About Cincinnatus LLC

Cincinnati LLC is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for contingent and contract‑based opportunities. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W‑2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high‑impact initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.