Defense Operations Analyst (Remote | $50–$100/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking experienced Special Operations and irregular warfare professionals for remote, project-based work supporting AI training and evaluation. You will assess complex military scenarios, evaluate tactical reasoning, and contribute to realistic military assessments.

Ideal candidates will have practical experience in special operations doctrine, operational planning, and military assessment to deliver structured feedback and actionable insights for project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience in SOF, irregular warfare or special ops planning within military/defense.
• Understanding of unconventional warfare and military operational planning.
• Ability to assess complex military scenarios and identify strengths/weaknesses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication for structured assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop realistic military scenarios including special operations and unconventional warfare.
• Evaluate operational content for accuracy and realism.
• Analyze military decisions and identify gaps and risks.
• Apply SOF expertise to assess complex scenarios.
• Conduct operational risk assessments in planning scenarios.
• Prepare structured military evaluations and feedback.
• Support AI training and evaluation with expert judgments.

Skills

Special Operations

Irregular warfare

Operational planning

Military assessment

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Job description

Type: Contractor (Project-Based / Task-Based)

Compensation: $50–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: Flexible, depending on project requirements

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Special Operations and Irregular Warfare professionals with backgrounds in the U.S. military, Special Operations Forces (SOF), or allied defense organizations to support projects focused on AI training and evaluation.

In this role, you will apply your operational expertise to assess complex military scenarios, evaluate tactical and strategic reasoning, and contribute to the development of realistic military assessments. Your knowledge will help improve how AI systems understand special operations, unconventional warfare, mission planning, and operational decision-making.

This opportunity is suited to professionals with practical experience in special operations doctrine, operational planning, unconventional warfare, and military assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Military Scenarios: Create realistic, unclassified scenarios involving special operations, irregular warfare, unconventional warfare, and military planning.
• Evaluate Operational Content: Review military-related materials for operational accuracy, relevance, realism, and consistency with established doctrine.
• Assess Tactical and Strategic Decisions: Analyze military decision-making and identify gaps, inconsistencies, unsupported assumptions, and potential operational risks.
• Apply Special Operations Expertise: Use professional knowledge of special operations doctrine, mission planning, and operational procedures to assess complex scenarios.
• Conduct Operational Risk Assessments: Identify relevant operational considerations, constraints, and risks within military planning scenarios.
• Prepare Structured Assessments: Develop clear military evaluations, reports, and written feedback to support project deliverables.
• Support AI Training and Evaluation: Provide expert judgment on AI-generated military content, helping assess the quality and reliability of its operational reasoning.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in Special Operations Forces, irregular warfare, or special operations planning within military or defense organizations.
• Strong understanding of unconventional warfare, special operations missions, and military operational planning.
• Demonstrated experience applying tactical and operational judgment in military environments.
• Ability to assess complex military scenarios and identify operational strengths, weaknesses, and inconsistencies.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce structured assessments and explain professional judgments clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with USSOCOM, U.S. Army Special Forces, Naval Special Warfare, Marine Raiders, Air Force Special Operations, or comparable allied military units.
• Experience in unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, foreign internal defense, or special reconnaissance.
• Background in joint operations, mission planning, intelligence support, or operational risk assessment.
• Experience developing operational assessments, military reports, training materials, or doctrine.
• Experience serving in deployed operational environments or participating in multinational military operations.

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation: $50–$100/hour, negotiable based on experience
• Engagement Type: Contractor
• Work Arrangement: Remote