Defense Analyst | $90/hr Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive taxonomies for military-use and defense operations within diverse conflict contexts.
• Create dual-use triage frameworks to distinguish between military and civilian applications of technology.
• Establish clear boundaries for prohibited assistance under international humanitarian law.
• Design conflict-risk rubrics and scenario-based evaluation tools for defense activities.
• Evaluate and refine policy-relevant benchmarks for AI model testing in defense and humanitarian contexts.
• Contribute written and verbal analyses articulating complex warfighting, targeting, and IHL concepts.

Requirements

• Strong relevant experience in military, defense analysis, or IHL, ideally 8 years for senior contributors.
• Advanced degree or equivalent operational experience in military science, security studies, international law, or related fields.
• Credibility and established track record in warfighting, operational planning, targeting law, or humanitarian law application.
• Expertise in interpreting and applying conflict ethics, IHL, and defense policy frameworks in real-world scenarios.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and ethical concepts clearly.
• Experience in research, policy analysis, or advisory roles within military, governmental, legal, or think-tank environments.