National Security Technology Expert
micro1Legit · not rated yetPosted yesterday
Pay: $50–100/hr
- Who can apply
- Countries not stated in the listing
- Hours
- Hours vary · Freelance
- Where
- Remote, work from home
- Job type
- Expert (SME) review
- Openings
- 100 openings
At a glance: A freelance, remote expert (SME) review job with micro1. It pays $50–100/hr, with hours that vary. The listing doesn't say which countries can apply.
Countries not stated
The posting doesn't say which countries can apply, so check before you apply. What micro1 says in general: Recruits worldwide apart from residents of 21 countries and regions, among them China, Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela and Ethiopia; some listings accept applicants from the US, UK or Canada only
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What happens after you click Apply
- You leave AI Trainer HQ and go to micro1’s own site.
- Pick a role, apply and answer the screening questions attached to it
- Sit the AI interview with Zara, spoken and recorded, about 20–40 minutes
- Complete a technical assessment if the role has one, then a hiring-manager review
- Take the offer, sign your Deel contract and clear the KYC identity check
How this pay compares
This job pays more than 69% of the 206 other science (PhD) jobs on the board that state pay; 29% pay more.
- This job
- $75/hrMiddle of $50–100/hr
- Median on micro1
- $65/hrFrom 373 other paid jobs
- Median in science (PhD)
- $65/hrFrom 206 other paid jobs
Requirements
- Qualifications
- National security systems
- Defense technology assessment
- Technical program management
- Analytical reasoning
- Technical writing
- Languages
- English
- Equipment
- Computer with a reliable internet connection
About this job
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.
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