Weekday (YC W21)Consulting Experts
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
**Compensation: $48-$108 per hour
**We are seeking experienced management consulting professionals to contribute to high-impact, project-based AI research initiatives in partnership with a leading AI lab. In this fully remote, contract role, you will translate real-world consulting workflows into structured tasks, datasets, and evaluation frameworks to help advance AI systems’ reasoning, analysis, and decision-making capabilities. The work is well-suited for independent, detail-oriented consultants comfortable with asynchronous collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Deconstruct end-to-end consulting workflows—from problem structuring and analysis to synthesis and recommendations—into clear task specifications and evaluation criteria
- Review, edit, and benchmark AI-generated outputs such as market analyses, strategy presentations, operating models, and written recommendations
- Develop high-quality reference artifacts (issue trees, analytical frameworks, slides, and memos) that reflect real-world consulting standards
- Identify gaps, flawed assumptions, and logical weaknesses in AI outputs; document failure modes and improvement guidelines
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and fellow consultants using shared documents and structured written feedback
Ideal Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or a well-regarded boutique consultancy
- Strong command of core consulting methodologies, including problem definition, hypothesis-driven analysis, and executive-level synthesis
- Excellent structured thinking, written communication, and collaboration skills
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, including market sizing, financial and operating analysis, and qualitative research
Engagement Details
- Time Commitment: 10+ hours per week
- Work Style: Deliverables-driven with clearly defined success criteria
- Support: Access to guidance, documentation, and best-practice resources
Application Process
- Submit a short resume or LinkedIn profile highlighting consulting experience and functional expertise
- Complete a brief skills questionnaire; a short, time-boxed exercise may be used to assess fit
- Selected candidates will be contacted with next steps and detailed project information
Contract & Payment Terms
- Engagement Type: Independent contractor
- Location: Fully remote, flexible schedule
- Project Duration: Subject to project needs and performance; extensions possible
- Compensation: Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on work completed
- No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer or client
- Visa sponsorship (H1-B, STEM OPT) is not available