Army Combat Operations Expert

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking an Army Combat Operations Expert for a 100% remote contract. We seek current or former Army professionals to help evaluate AI-generated military scenarios, focusing on tactics, operational decision-making, and battlefield contexts.

You will review scenarios for realism, ROE/LOAC alignment, and provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI reasoning and reliability.

Qualifications

• Current or former Army professional with infantry/artillery/armor or combat-arms experience.
• Hands-on experience in tactical operations or weapons employment.
• Strong understanding of Army tactics and combat decision-making.
• Ability to write clear, structured feedback on complex concepts.
• Experience with deployments, Ranger quals, or tactical instruction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated scenarios for ground combat and tactical planning.
• Assess realism, weapons employment, targeting, and battlefield decision-making.
• Review content for ROE and LOAC alignment.
• Provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI reasoning.

Skills

Army combat ops

Tactical operations

Mission planning

Weapon employment

ROE LOAC knowledge

Written communication

Job description

Role Title: Army Combat Operations Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

About the Role

our partner is seeking current or former Army professionals with firsthand combat operations experience to contribute to an AI development project focused on military tactics, operational decision-making, and battlefield scenarios. You'll evaluate AI-generated military content, identify operational inaccuracies, and provide expert feedback to improve AI reasoning and reliability.

Scope of Work

• Evaluate AI-generated scenarios involving ground combat, tactical planning, and military operations.
• Assess operational realism, weapons employment, targeting, and battlefield decision-making.
• Review scenarios for accuracy, sound reasoning, and alignment with Rules of Engagement (ROE) and the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC).
• Identify operational errors and provide clear, structured written feedback.

Qualifications

• Current or former Army professional with experience in infantry, artillery, armor, combat engineering, Army aviation, or other combat-arms specialties.
• Hands-on experience in tactical operations, mission planning, or weapons employment.
• Strong understanding of Army tactics, operational procedures, and combat decision-making.
• Ability to communicate complex military concepts clearly in writing.
• Combat deployments, Ranger qualifications, weapons specialization, or tactical instructor experience are highly desirable.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.