Military Operations & IHL Expert – $50–$90 per hour Remote Openings 25
Military Operations & IHL Expert – Remote Job at micro1
micro1 is seeking experienced military operations, defense-policy, and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) professionals to contribute to a project focused on responsible AI evaluation in military and humanitarian contexts.
In this contractor role, selected experts will use their professional knowledge to develop evaluation frameworks, analyze conflict-related scenarios, and help train next-generation AI systems. Previous AI experience is not required.
Job Overview
- Company: micro1
- Job Title: Military Operations & IHL Expert
- Openings: 25
- Pay Range: $50–$90 per hour
- Job Type: Contractor
- Location: Remote
- AI Experience: Not required
- Preferred Experience: 5+ years in relevant military, defense analysis, or IHL work
About the Role
This opportunity focuses on the intersection of military operations, defense policy, conflict ethics, and international humanitarian law. Experts will help develop structured frameworks and evaluation tools to assess military-related scenarios and support responsible AI testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop taxonomies for military use and defense operations across different conflict contexts.
- Create frameworks for distinguishing military applications from civilian uses of technology and knowledge.
- Define boundaries for prohibited assistance based on applicable international humanitarian law and project policies.
- Design conflict-risk assessment rubrics and scenario-based evaluation tools.
- Evaluate and refine benchmarks used to test AI systems in defense and humanitarian contexts.
- Prepare written and verbal analyses explaining military operations, targeting, and IHL concepts to interdisciplinary audiences.
Required Skills
- Military operations and warfighting expertise
- Weapons-targeting knowledge
- Defense operations and policy analysis
- International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 5 years of relevant military, defense analysis, or IHL experience; 8–20 years is desirable for senior contributors.
- An advanced degree such as an MA, LLM, or PhD, or equivalent operational experience in military science, security studies, international law, or a related field.
- A strong professional track record in operational planning, targeting law, warfighting, or humanitarian law.
- Experience interpreting conflict ethics, IHL, and defense-policy frameworks.
- Research, policy analysis, or advisory experience in military, government, legal, or think-tank settings.
- Experience in conflict analysis, war-crimes investigation, or weapons-policy development is an advantage.
Who Should Apply?
This role is intended for experienced professionals with substantial expertise in military operations, defense policy, international law, or humanitarian-law analysis. It may suit military specialists, legal experts, defense researchers, and policy advisers who can evaluate complex conflict scenarios with sound professional judgment.
How to Apply
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Important Information
The 25 openings and $50–$90 hourly pay range are based on the supplied listing. The listing states “Remote” without specifying a country restriction. Confirm location eligibility, compensation, and contract terms with micro1 before applying.