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Subject Matter Expert

Part-time hourly Subject Matter Expert performing quality audits, defining evaluation standards and rubrics, analyzing performance gaps, and recommending quality improvements for specialized domain projects. Requires deep expertise in a field such as medicine, law or engineering.

About the job

Key Responsibilities

Quality Audits & Evaluation

  • Conduct structured audits of task outputs to evaluate accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project guidelines.
  • Apply domain expertise to assess nuanced or complex work requiring specialized knowledge.
  • Identify patterns of quality issues and flag systemic gaps impacting output standards.

Quality Standards & Benchmarking

  • Define and refine quality benchmarks, scoring rubrics, and evaluation criteria based on project needs.
  • Contribute to the development of gold standards and reference materials for high-quality outputs.
  • Ensure quality frameworks reflect domain-specific rigor where applicable.

Analysis & Insights

  • Analyze audit results to generate actionable insights on quality trends and performance gaps.
  • Provide structured reports with clear recommendations to improve overall output quality.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to calibrate on quality expectations and scoring consistency.

Process Improvement (Quality-Focused)

  • Recommend improvements to workflows, guidelines, and evaluation processes based on audit findings.
  • Support calibration efforts to ensure alignment across reviewers and quality stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives strictly related to quality outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Deep domain expertise in a specialized field (e.g., medicine, law, engineering, etc.).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex outputs against defined standards.
  • Experience in quality assurance, auditing, or evaluation frameworks is preferred.
  • Ability to produce clear, structured, and actionable feedback.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency.

Engagement Expectations

  • Hourly, project-based work aligned to audit volume and quality needs.
  • Deliverables include completed audits, calibration input, and quality reports.
  • Operates independently with minimal oversight, focusing on expertise-driven contributions.

Skills

Quality Assurance, Auditing, Quality Frameworks, Benchmarking, Analytical Skills, Domain Expertise

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