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Applied Business & Commerce Benchmark Specialist | $77-$98/hr Remote

77–98/hr
Remote
Posted August 14, 2026
hourly
19 openings

Overview

We are in search of seasoned business and commerce experts to craft and review high quality assessment content for an AI research program. You’ll develop and validate rigorous multiple choice items across core business areas, assess solution quality, and help define gold standard benchmarks that push AI capabilities forward. The role offers remote, hourly engagement with flexible scheduling and the chance to influence how AI understands business concepts.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Create original, challenging multiple choice questions that probe deep business understanding and avoid superficial recall
  • 2Evaluate questions for clarity, self-containment, and precise problem statements with all necessary data included
  • 3Assign a difficulty level to each item: Medium for introductory levels, Hard for advanced undergrad, and Expert for graduate level
  • 4Provide a single correct answer plus 9 strong distractors that differentiate high level solvers
  • 5Document step by step reasoning or solution approaches in a clear, structured format
  • 6Supply 1 to 5 credible academic references per item from reputable sources
  • 7For verification tasks, identify and justify any issues related to clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and propose edits

Requirements5

  • 1Doctoral degree (PhD/DBA) in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or closely related field
  • 2MBA or advanced master's with demonstrated depth in a subdomain may be considered
  • 3Proficiency in graduate level business strategy, organizational theory, and quantitative methods
  • 4Past leadership, research publications, or industry experience in business is advantageous
  • 5Excellent written English with ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates are established researchers or academically inclined professionals who can translate business theory into rigorous test content, enjoy scrutinizing questions for accuracy, and can work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.

Salary Insight

Compensation ranges from $77.00 to $98.00 per hour for remote, hourly engagement.

Location

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LocationRemote
This is a remote position

Required Skills

logisticssupply chain managementoperations researchsustainabilityproduct managementdigital marketingacademic referencingquality review

Application Tip

Prepare a concise sample item that demonstrates your ability to craft a clear problem statement, a unique correct answer, and high quality distractors within business domains.

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