Military Operations & IHL Expert | $50-$90/hr Remote
Overview
This remote contractor role centers on applying deep knowledge of warfighting, targeting, defense operations, and international humanitarian law to support a defense-policy and humanitarian-law project. You’ll help shape AI training by delivering high-quality, real-world input that informs how models reason and perform. Your expertise will guide frameworks for responsible evaluation at the crossroads of military operations and ethics.
What You'll Do6
- 1Craft detailed taxonomies for military use and defense activities across varied conflict scenarios.
- 2Develop dual-use triage methods to separate military from civilian applications of tech and knowledge.
- 3Define clear limits on prohibited assistance under IHL to guide AI training and assessment.
- 4Create risk evaluation rubrics and scenario-based tools to examine operational and ethical impacts of defense actions.
- 5Review and enhance policy benchmarks to ensure responsible AI testing in defense and humanitarian contexts.
- 6Prepare clear analyses on warfighting, targeting, and IHL concepts for multidisciplinary audiences.
Requirements5
- 1Minimum of 5+ years in military analysis, defense operations, or IHL, with 8–20 years ideal for senior roles.
- 2Advanced degree or equivalent experience in military science, security studies, international law, or related areas.
- 3Strong credibility with a proven record in warfighting, operational planning, targeting law, or humanitarian law applications.
- 4Ability to apply conflict ethics, IHL, and defense policy frameworks to real-world situations.
- 5Exceptional written and spoken communication skills to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals who blend deep field or policy analysis with a solid grasp of ethical and legal considerations in conflict scenarios. You should bring a credible history in defense-related research or advisory work and the ability to articulate nuanced concepts clearly.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $50 to $90 per hour, depending on experience and scope.
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Application Tip
Demonstrate your impact with a brief 1-page summary of a past project where you shaped policy or ethical guidelines in a conflict context, including measurable outcomes.
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