$70–110/hr
Cyber Threat Intelligence SME
Skills: Nation-state threat judgment, Offensive/defensive line, Over-refusal detection, plus 1 more.
Veterans and national security professionals review AI on military operations, intelligence analysis and defense writing. These roles value real operational experience, and some ask for a security clearance.
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Highest pay first$60–110/hr
Combat Arms & Targeting SME
Skills: Targeting & fires judgment, Boundary discrimination, Utility assessment.
$50–100/hr
Defense Analyst
Skills: Military operations analysis, Defense research, Conflict analysis, plus 2 more.
$50–100/hr
Intelligence Operations & Collection Expert
Skills: Intelligence operations, Intelligence collection, HUMINT, plus 7 more.
$50–100/hr
Intelligence Agency Officer
Skills: Intelligence analysis, Threat analysis, Operational planning, plus 12 more.
$50–100/hr
Intelligence Technology & Systems Expert
Skills: Intelligence technology platforms, Systems architecture, Technical systems evaluation, plus 7 more.
$50–100/hr
Senior Intelligence Analyst – National Security
Skills: Intelligence analysis, Threat assessment, Analytical reasoning, plus 2 more.
$50–100/hr
Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)
Skills: Naval domain depth, Classified-environment fluency, Stakeholder navigation, plus 2 more.
$50–90/hr
Nuclear & Radiological Security Expert
Skills: Nuclear physics, Radiological safety, Nonproliferation, plus 1 more.
$50–90/hr
Military Operations & IHL Expert
Skills: War fighting, Weapons targeting, Defense operations, plus 1 more.
$40–80/hr
Military Operations & Reporting SME
Skills: Military operations expertise, DoD reporting standards, Report writing, plus 7 more.
$40–80/hr
Senior DoD Staff Writing SME
Skills: Military writing, Federal documentation standards, Report generation and evaluation, plus 5 more.
$40–80/hr
Federal Staff Reporting Analyst
Skills: Military writing, Federal documentation standards, Report generation and evaluation, plus 5 more.
$40–80/hr
Military Writing Specialist
Skills: Military writing, Federal documentation standards, Report generation and evaluation, plus 5 more.
$40–80/hr
Army Combat Operations Expert
Skills: Army tactics, Tactical operations, Mission planning, plus 7 more.
$40–80/hr
Military Operations Expert
Skills: Military operations expertise, Tactical decision-making, Operational planning, plus 8 more.
$40–80/hr
Weapons Systems Operator
Skills: Weapons systems operation, Air defense systems, Missile systems, plus 11 more.
$40–80/hr
Special Forces Operator
Skills: Tactical operations expertise, Mission planning, Military tactics and procedures, plus 7 more.
$40–80/hr
Fighter Pilot
Skills: Military aviation tactics, Mission planning, Weapons systems expertise, plus 7 more.
$30–80/hr
Intelligence Analyst
Skills: Analytic rigor, Source handling, Over-refusal detection, plus 1 more.
$30–80/hr
Human Intelligence Collector (HUMINT)
Skills: Elicitation strategy, Real-time cue reading, Reliability assessment, plus 3 more.
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How much do these roles pay?
Listed rates on this page run from $30 to $110 an hour. Rates vary by project and location, and the platform shows you the current rate before you accept work. Work comes in projects, so some weeks are busier than others.
What do I need to apply?
Military or national security experience in the area named. Some roles require an active clearance.
Do I need AI experience?
No. The platforms train you on their own guidelines. They're looking for your expertise and careful judgment, not a background in AI.
Is this a job with benefits?
No. These are independent contractor roles, paid by the platform. You choose your hours, and you're responsible for your own taxes.
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