General
National Security Technology Expert
- Posted
- Location
- Global
- Openings
- 100
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
The company 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 the company, 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.the hiring platform/benchmark/mission-report
Skills
- Analytical reasoning
- Technical Writing
- National security systems
- Defense technology assessment
- Technical program management
This role at a glance
At $50–$100/hr, the National Security Technology Expert role comes to about $4,330–$8,670 a month for 20 hours a week, or $8,670–$17,330 a month full time — roughly $104,000–$208,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted 4 days ago. General roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 17 days before closing, counted over the 16 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$4,330–$8,670
a month, before tax
Full time
$8,670–$17,330
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$104,000–$208,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
4 days
General roles here close after about 17 days, counted over 16 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $50–$100/hr. Across the 47 hourly general roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $25 to $60 an hour, and published rates range from $14 to $120. Its top rate of $100 sits above the category's median ceiling.
This role
$50–$100/hr
General median
$25–$60/hr · full spread $14 to $120
What these skills pay
Hourly pay across every open role on RemoteJobsOne that asks for the same skills as this one.
- Analytical reasoning$45–$90/hr median
10 open roles · up to $100/hr
Questions about this role
How much does the National Security Technology Expert role pay?
It pays $50–$100/hr, which is about $8,670–$17,330 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this National Security Technology Expert job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
It is a contract role: you are paid for the hours you work, and you choose how many to take on within what the employer needs.
How remote contract work worksWhat skills does the National Security Technology Expert role ask for?
The posting asks for Analytical reasoning, Technical Writing, National security systems, Defense technology assessment and Technical program management. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
How do I apply for National Security Technology Expert?
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