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Remote, flexible, project- or task-based contractor role supporting AI training and evaluation projects. Seeks experienced Special Operations or irregular warfare professionals from military or defense organizations. Compensation is stated as typically $50โ$100 USD per hour, negotiable based on experience; project duration depends on customer requirements. Candidates complete an AI interview.
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Explore the remote job marketIrregular Warfare Expert at micro1
Role type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, project or task-based
Compensation: Typically $50โ$100 USD/hour, negotiable based on experience
Project duration: Dependent on customer requirements
About the opportunity
micro1 is looking for experienced Special Operations and Irregular Warfare professionals with backgrounds in the US military, Special Operations Forces (SOF), or allied defense organizations to support customer projects focused on AI training and evaluation.
In this role, you'll apply your operational expertise to assess complex military scenarios, evaluate tactical and strategic reasoning, and contribute to the development of realistic military assessments.
Your expertise will help improve how AI systems understand special operations, unconventional warfare, mission planning, and operational decision-making.
What you'll do
Develop realistic, unclassified scenarios involving special operations, irregular warfare, and military planning.
Review and assess military-related content for operational accuracy, relevance, and realism.
Evaluate tactical and operational decisions, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and unsupported assumptions.
Apply professional knowledge of special operations doctrine, mission planning, and operational risk assessment.
Provide structured feedback and clear explanations to support project deliverables.
Required qualifications
Professional experience in Special Operations Forces, irregular warfare, or special operations planning within military or defense organizations.
Strong understanding of unconventional warfare, special operations missions, and operational planning.
Experience applying tactical or operational judgment in military environments.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and written communication skills.
Preferred qualifications
Previous experience with USSOCOM, US Army Special Forces, Naval Special Warfare, Marine Raiders, Air Force Special Operations, or comparable allied units.
Experience in unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, foreign internal defense, or special reconnaissance.
Background in joint operations, mission planning, intelligence support, or operational risk assessment.
Experience developing operational assessments, military reports, training materials, or doctrine.
Experience in deployed operational environments or multinational military operations.
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
Working remotely at micro1
micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.
- Headquarters
- San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
- Founded
- 2022
Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.
Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.