Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)

$50–100/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: Worldwide
Field: Generalist

Apply naval operational, programmatic or intelligence expertise to analysis and AI training work supporting Navy decision-making. This contractor role is performed on-site in a secure Arlington, Virginia or Washington, DC-area environment and involves classified material.

The work

You will develop analysis on naval operations, platforms and doctrine using direct fleet, program or intelligence experience. Day-to-day assignments may include synthesizing classified and unclassified data, reviewing AI-generated material for substantive errors, drafting recommendations and preparing briefings for senior military or civilian leaders.

What the platform screens for

micro1 is looking for verifiable U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT or comparable maritime and defense experience, along with judgment developed in classified or high-stakes settings. Screening is likely to probe how you reason from evidence, distinguish operationally meaningful issues from surface-level errors and communicate conclusions to executive or flag-level audiences. Familiarity with Pentagon processes, OPNAV, NAVSEA or PEO environments is valuable, while Intelligence Community experience and a relevant master’s degree are described as assets. Prior AI experience is not required.

Working environment

This is a contractor position performed on-site in Arlington, Virginia or the Washington, DC area, not a remote role. The work takes place in a secure environment and may require handling TS/SCI material under applicable project and facility protocols. Typical weekly hours and the engagement duration are not disclosed, so candidates should be ready to state their specific recurring on-site availability during screening.

Pay band: $50–100/hr

What they look for

Naval domain depth
Classified-environment fluency
Stakeholder navigation
Analytical judgment
Briefing to leadership

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This tests whether your claimed expertise is supported by specific commands, programs, billets, responsibilities and decision contexts rather than broad familiarity with the Navy.
A strong answer: Give a concise chronology with organizations, role level, dates or duration, mission area and the naval decisions your work informed. Distinguish direct fleet, acquisition, programmatic and intelligence experience clearly.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by naming commands or platforms without explaining their own responsibility, authority or analytical contribution.

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