Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) – $50–$100 per hour Remote Openings 15
Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) – On-Site Job at micro1
micro1 is seeking experienced naval and maritime professionals for a high-impact project supporting Navy decision-making and training next-generation AI systems.
This is an on-site contractor opportunity for qualified professionals with substantial U.S. naval, maritime, defense, or intelligence-related experience. Previous AI experience is not required.
Job Overview
- Company: micro1
- Job Title: Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)
- Openings: 15
- Compensation: $50–$100 per hour
- Job Type: Contractor
- Location: Arlington, Virginia, or Washington, DC area, USA
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- AI Experience: Not required
- Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI strongly preferred; recent Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement may be considered
About the Role
In this role, selected professionals will apply their naval, maritime, operational, programmatic, or intelligence expertise to help train advanced AI systems. The work involves developing expert assessments, analyzing relevant information, preparing recommendations, and communicating findings to senior military and civilian leaders in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert analysis of naval operations, platforms, capabilities, and doctrine.
- Analyze classified and unclassified operational or program information within authorized secure environments.
- Prepare clear written assessments and actionable recommendations for Navy planning and requirements.
- Develop high-level briefings for senior military and civilian leadership.
- Coordinate with Navy, Department of Defense, intelligence community, and industry stakeholders.
- Assess developments in naval capabilities and maritime security.
- Follow all applicable security procedures for classified materials and facilities.
Required Skills
- Strong naval or maritime subject-matter expertise
- Experience working in classified or sensitive environments
- Stakeholder coordination and communication
- Strong analytical judgment
- Executive-level briefing and report-writing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in the U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable maritime or defense roles.
- Experience equivalent to O-4/O-5, GS-13/14, or demonstrated senior subject-matter authority.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance preferred. Candidates with Secret clearance held within the past 24 months and eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement may also be considered.
- Experience briefing senior military, flag-level, or government leadership.
- Familiarity with Pentagon processes, OPNAV, NAVSEA, or Program Executive Offices (PEOs).
- Intelligence analysis or Intelligence Community experience is an advantage.
- A master's degree in national security, defense studies, engineering, or a related field is desirable.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is intended for experienced professionals with relevant U.S. naval, maritime, defense, or intelligence backgrounds who meet the location and security-clearance requirements. It is not a general entry-level AI job.
How to Apply
Visit the official micro1 website and look for the exact job title, Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared). Review the eligibility and security-clearance requirements before applying.
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Important Note
The listed pay range and 15 openings are based on the supplied job listing. Hiring decisions depend on the employer's requirements, relevant experience, location, and security-clearance eligibility. Compensation and availability should be confirmed with micro1.