National Security Technology Expert

Pay: $50 - $100/hour

Required Skills
national security systems
defense technology assessment
technical program management
analytical reasoning
technical writing
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

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

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