Defense Analyst
Listing checked October 31, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $40–80/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 10
- Posted
- October 31, 2026
Overview
micro1 is building an AI system that needs to understand military operations, armed conflict, and defense decision-making. As a Defense Analyst, you will review AI-generated scenarios for accuracy and realism, flag errors in reasoning or facts, and give structured feedback that helps the model improve. The work is remote and contractor-based, with a focus on international humanitarian law (IHL) and operational constraints. Your expertise will directly shape how AI handles complex defense topics.
What You'll Do8
- Review AI-generated scenarios that involve military operations, armed conflict, and defense planning.
- Check whether described military capabilities, operational assumptions, and conflict analysis hold up to real-world standards.
- Assess scenarios that deal with civilian protection, operational limits, and the application of international humanitarian law (IHL).
- Spot factual mistakes, weak logic, and unrealistic assumptions in the AI output.
- Write clear, organized feedback that points out what is wrong and how to fix it.
- Evaluate how well the AI applies rules of engagement (ROE) and civilian protection principles in scenario-based content.
- Compare AI-generated analysis against established defense research and operational planning practices.
- Provide expert judgment on defense-related decision-making portrayed in the scenarios.
Requirements8
- Professional background as a defense analyst, military operations analyst, conflict analyst, or national security researcher.
- Experience in defense research, military capabilities assessment, conflict analysis, or operational planning.
- Solid grasp of military operations, armed conflict dynamics, and defense decision-making processes.
- Ability to break down complex scenarios and explain your findings in writing.
- Prior work with defense organizations, government agencies, research institutes, think tanks, or international organizations is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of international humanitarian law (IHL), Rules of Engagement (ROE), or civilian protection is a plus.
- Strong analytical reasoning and attention to detail when reviewing scenario content.
- Clear written communication skills for delivering structured feedback.
Who Should Apply
Candidates with hands-on experience in defense analysis, military operations, or conflict research who can spot inaccuracies in complex scenarios and explain them in writing. Familiarity with IHL, ROE, or civilian protection will set you apart. The role suits analysts from think tanks, government, or international organizations who want to apply their expertise to AI development.
Salary Insight
The rate for this contractor role is $40 to $80 per hour. No other compensation details are provided in the source.
Application tip
Highlight specific examples of scenario evaluation or conflict analysis you have done, and name any direct experience with IHL, ROE, or civilian protection. Quantify your defense research or operational planning work where possible to show depth.
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