Nonproliferation Analyst - Dual-Use Expert

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor seeks a Nonproliferation Analyst for a remote contract role. You will write challenging single-turn prompts in the nuclear materials domain, classify them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial, and assess AI model responses against policy standards.

You will also draft reference answers with technical reasoning and work independently to evaluate model performance in high-stakes scenarios. Strong export-controls background required.

Qualifications

• Experience with export control licensing, classification, or enforcement.
• Background in treaty implementation or programme analysis.
• Expertise in proliferation pathway and programme analysis.
• Skills in sanctions, procurement networks, or illicit trade analysis.
• Strong technical writing or published research experience.

Responsibilities

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in the nuclear materials domain, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
• Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard to ensure correct handling.
• Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
• Distinguish between routine professional questions and those fishing for misuse.
• Work independently to assess model performance in high-stakes scenarios.

Skills

Export control licensing

Classification & enforcement

Proliferation pathway analysis

Sanctions procurement networks

Technical writing / published research

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Nonproliferation Analyst
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65-$75 per task
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in the nuclear materials domain, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
• Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard to ensure correct handling.
• Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
• Distinguish between routine professional questions and those fishing for misuse.
• Work independently to assess model performance in high-stakes scenarios.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Experience with export control licensing, classification, or enforcement.
• Background in treaty implementation or programme analysis.
• Expertise in proliferation pathway and programme analysis.
• Skills in sanctions, procurement network, or illicit trade analysis.
• Strong technical writing or published research experience.

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

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