Military Operations Expert

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Military Operations Expert for a 100% remote contract role. The ideal candidate is a current or former military professional with hands-on experience to evaluate AI-generated military scenarios, assess ROE/LOAC compliance, and provide structured feedback.

This global-facing engagement requires clear written communication and deep understanding of tactical decision-making. Applicants worldwide are welcome, with work conducted remotely under a flexible contract arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in infantry, SOF, combat aviation, artillery, targeting, air defense, naval ops, or military intelligence.
• Strong understanding of military operations, tactical planning, and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly in writing.
• ROE/LOAC familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated military scenarios for realism and tactical accuracy.
• Review planning, combat operations, targeting, and weapons employment scenarios.
• Assess ROE, LOAC, and operational constraints.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve AI reasoning.

Skills

Military operations experience

Operational planning

Written communication

Job description

Role Title: Military Operations Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

About the Role

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

Scope of Work

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

Qualifications

• Military operational experience in areas such as infantry, Special Operations Forces, combat aviation, artillery, targeting, air defense, naval operations, or military intelligence.
• Strong understanding of military operations, tactical planning, and operational decision-making.
• Ability to assess complex scenarios and communicate findings clearly in writing.
• Combat deployments, operational command, weapons specialization, or military instructional experience are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ROE, LOAC, or international humanitarian law is a plus.

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