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Annotation Project Specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Annotation Project Specialist for a Redmond, WA or Burlingame, CA | 5 days onsite!

Position Title: Annotation Project Specialist

Location: Redmond, WA or Burlingame, CA | 5 days onsite

Anticipated Start Date: 12/24/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $50.00/hr-$55.00/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

? Vendor Management & Delivery

? Oversee annotation vendor performance, ensuring timely and high-quality data deliveries.

? Track and report on vendor success metrics.

? Coordinate onboarding & certification of new raters.

? Guideline Implementation & Development

? Ensure correct implementation of annotation guidelines.

? Partner with researchers to develop, refine, and update annotation guidelines.

? Quality Assurance & Data Quality

? Uphold the researcher quality bar and high data quality standards.

? Oversee DQA (Double Quality Assurance) processes and success.

? Develop, review, and improve quality assurance processes.

? Manage DQA resources and reporting.

? Training & Coordination

? Organize and deliver annotator training sessions.

? Coordinate with annotation vendors for ongoing training and calibration.

? Reporting & Communication

? Report on annotation metrics and quality trends.

? Provide monthly written updates.

? Communicate expectations, progress, and changes with research and vendor stakeholders.

Skills:

? Must Haves:

? 3 years' experience in annotation project management roles.

? Proven ability to write clear annotation guidelines and define KPIs for quality measurement.

? Experience training raters or annotators on guidelines and quality standards.

? Strong technical aptitude to navigate annotation UIs and communicate effectively with software engineers about pipeline issues.

? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes and report metrics clearly.

? Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

? Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

? Nice to Haves:

? Background or familiarity with software engineering concepts and troubleshooting.

Education:

? Bachelor's degree or higher Years of Experience 3 Years Experience in Each Must-Have Skill

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

3 years' experience in annotation project management roles in all 3 skill sets:

1. Training annotators on guidelines

2. Using annotation tooling

3. Quality Assurance of annotations

Nice-to-Have Skills

Background or familiarity with software engineering concepts and troubleshooting.

Technical aptitude in a software technical engineering language.

Degrees/Certifications: Bachelor's degree or higher

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our and . As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 247591 when responding to this ad.

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