Description
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to engage experienced management consulting professionals on a project basis. Contractors will translate real-world consulting workflows into clear tasks, datasets, and evaluation criteria to help improve AI systems’ reasoning and problem-solving capabilities. The work is well-suited for experts who can contribute independently and collaborate asynchronously.
Key Responsibilities
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Break down end-to-end consulting workflows (problem structuring → analysis → synthesis) into task specifications and evaluation rubrics.
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Review, edit, and benchmark AI-generated outputs such as market analyses, strategy decks, operating models, and written recommendations.
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Create high-quality reference examples (issue trees, analyses, slides) that reflect real consulting standards.
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Identify gaps, errors, and weak assumptions in AI outputs; document failure modes and improvement guidelines.
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Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and other contractors using shared documents and clear written feedback.
Ideal Qualifications
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2+ years of consulting experience at a top-tier management consulting firm or well-regarded boutique.
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Strong familiarity with core consulting workflows, including problem definition, hypothesis-driven analysis, and executive-level synthesis.
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Excellent collaboration, written communication, and structured-thinking skills.
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Advanced PowerPoint and Excel; comfort with market sizing, financial/operating analysis, and qualitative research.
More About the Opportunity
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Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week.
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Deliverables-driven work with clear success criteria; support team available for inquiries and best-practice guidance.
Application Process
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Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile highlighting consulting background and functional expertise.
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Complete a short skills questionnaire; a time-boxed exercise may be used to scope fit.
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Mercor will review and follow up with next steps and additional project details.