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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $85/hr. The typical top rate across 99 priced law listings is $120/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

FreshPosted 3d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in United States.

The job description

micro1 is engaging Federal Grants Management Specialists to support an important customer project requiring domain expertise in federal grants and compliance. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Scope of Work

Draft federal funding announcements and Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), defining program objectives, eligibility requirements, application instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Review and score federal grant applications, assessing eligibility, project merit, budget justifications, and alignment with funding requirements.
Prepare formal grant monitoring findings, identifying compliance deficiencies, supporting evidence, applicable regulations, and recommended corrective actions.
Review and annotate grant applications, award documents, budgets, and compliance reports to develop high-quality AI training materials.
Evaluate AI-generated grants management outputs for regulatory accuracy, procedural correctness, and adherence to federal requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance).
Develop realistic grant management scenarios, reference answers, and evaluations covering pre-award, award, and post-award processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven professional experience in federal grants management, particularly in GS-1109 positions or equivalent federal, state, or local government grant administration roles.
Hands-on experience drafting funding notices, reviewing and scoring applications, and documenting monitoring or audit findings.
Strong knowledge of federal grants processes, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and technical accuracy.
Commitment to customer service and effective collaboration in a remote environment.
Prior experience with AI training, model evaluation, or content review is a plus.

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.