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Full job description
Role type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, project or task-based
Compensation: Typically $50–$100 USD/hour, negotiable based on experience
Project duration: Dependent on customer requirements
About the opportunity
micro1 is looking for experienced National Security Technology Experts with backgrounds in government, defense, or national security science and technology programs to support customer projects focused on AI training and evaluation.
In this role, you'll apply your expertise in advanced technologies, defense systems, and national security programs to assess complex technical scenarios, evaluate analytical reasoning, and contribute to the development of accurate, realistic assessments.
Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand emerging technologies, complex national security systems, and technical decision-making.
What you'll do
- Develop realistic, unclassified scenarios involving national security technologies, defense systems, and technical programs.
- Review and assess technical content for accuracy, relevance, and real-world applicability.
- Evaluate complex technical decisions, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and unsupported assumptions.
- Apply professional knowledge of technology development, systems integration, and national security requirements.
- Provide structured feedback and clear explanations to support project deliverables.
Required qualifications
- Significant professional experience in government or defense science and technology programs, national security systems, or advanced technical operations.
- Strong understanding of technology development, technical program management, or complex defense systems.
- Experience evaluating technical information and applying sound analytical judgment.
- Strong critical-thinking and written communication skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Previous experience with the DoD, DARPA, national laboratories, intelligence community, or comparable allied government organizations.
- Experience in advanced defense technologies, national security systems, research and development, or technical capability assessments.
- Background in technical leadership, systems engineering, technology strategy, or program evaluation.
- Experience preparing technical assessments, strategic recommendations, or executive-level briefings.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and their implications for national security.
Application process
- Candidates will complete an AI interview as part of the application process.
Learn More About Our Government & Defense Work
At micro1, we work with government and defense experts to evaluate how advanced AI models perform on real-world tasks.
Our MissionReport benchmark assesses AI-generated military and government reports, highlighting the importance of expert judgment, accuracy, and operational understanding.
Learn more: https://www.micro1.ai/benchmark/mission-report
Last checked open on Nov 6, 2026. Job description provided by micro1.
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