# Strategic Project Associate

**Company:** [Mercor](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mercor)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $120k – $120k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Project Management, Customer Relationship Management, Process Optimization, Revenue Generation, Talent Sourcing, Expert Vetting, Ai Project Execution
**Posted:** 2026-01-14

> Executes large-scale AI training projects by sourcing and managing domain experts, driving $10M+ revenue, and collaborating with operations and engineering teams. Targets exceptional recent grads with consulting/finance/startup experience and strong analytical/communication skills.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Generate $10M+ in revenue by executing large-scale projects on behalf of leading AI labs and tech companies
- Source, vet, and manage the performance of hundreds of domain experts from different disciplines (e.g., software engineering, medicine, law)
- Foster strong relationships with researchers at leading AI labs and tech companies, anticipating client needs and identifying opportunities for project expansion
- Collaborate closely with the wider Operations team to execute project strategies, meet client objectives, and drive process optimizations
- Interface with the Engineering & Machine Learning team to improve the Mercor platform

## What Are We Looking For?
- Experience in consulting, finance, startups, or similar organizations
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience working with customers

## Compensation
- Base cash compensation $120k
- Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
- A $7.5K relocation bonus (if moving to the Bay Area)
- $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
- $1.5K monthly stipend for meals
- Free Equinox membership
- $200 monthly laundry reimbursement
- $200 monthly personal wellness reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match

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