
Military Operations & Reporting SME
Listing checked October 29, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $40–80/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 34
- Posted
- October 29, 2026
Overview
micro1 seeks Military Operations & Reporting SMEs to support a customer project. You will apply your DoD background to evaluate and improve military reporting content used to train AI systems. This is a remote contractor role with no AI experience required. Your expertise in staff processes and executive reporting is what matters.
What You'll Do5
- Evaluate military and DoD reporting content for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to real-world procedures.
- Draw on your experience to synthesize information from multiple teams into reports and executive updates for senior leadership.
- Provide detailed written feedback on AI-generated reporting materials.
- Assess AI outputs for correct military terminology, reporting standards, and information synthesis.
- Create and refine realistic reporting examples and scenarios for AI training.
Requirements6
- 3+ years of experience in the U.S. Department of Defense as a uniformed service member, DoD civilian, or both.
- Direct experience preparing recurring reports or executive updates for senior military or DoD leadership.
- Familiarity with reports such as Weekly Activity Reports (WARs), Project/Program Status Reports, Performance/Accomplishment Reports, After-Action Reports (AARs), or Budget Execution Reports.
- Background in military operations, plans, headquarters/command staff, program management, executive support, or resource management.
- Strong written communication skills and a track record of synthesizing inputs from multiple teams into clear, concise reporting.
- Experience as an Operations Officer/NCO, Plans Officer, Action Officer, Staff Officer, Executive Officer, or similar headquarters role is a plus.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate has at least three years of DoD experience and has personally prepared recurring reports or executive updates for senior leadership. You should be comfortable evaluating written content and providing clear feedback. Former staff officers or NCOs with a background in operations, plans, or executive support will find this role a good fit.
Salary Insight
Compensation for this role is $40 to $80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Application tip
In your application, highlight specific DoD reports you have written, such as WARs, AARs, or Budget Execution Reports, and describe how you synthesized inputs from multiple teams. Quantify the number of reports or the level of leadership you supported to demonstrate your fit.
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