Senior Naval SME (Cleared) for Pentagon AI Insights

micro1; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is engaging Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) professionals to contribute critical naval and maritime expertise to a customer’s high-impact project shaping Navy decision-making at the Pentagon. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.

Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior AI experience needed—your domain knowledge matters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable maritime/defense roles.
• Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred; at minimum, Secret clearance within last 24 months and eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement.
• Demonstrated skill briefing and writing for executive or flag-level leadership within defense or government contexts.
• Familiarity with Pentagon processes, OPNAV, NAVSEA, or PEO environments, and cross-stakeholder coordination.
• Master's degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver expert analysis on naval operations, platforms, and doctrine based on direct fleet, program, or intelligence experience.
• Assess and synthesize classified and unclassified operational or program data to create recommendations supporting Navy planning and requirements.
• Draft concise, actionable written assessments and prepare high-level briefings for senior military and civilian leadership audiences.
• Coordinate across Navy, DoD, Intelligence Community, and industry stakeholders to gather insights and ensure alignment with mission goals.
• Interpret and communicate recent developments in naval capabilities and maritime security relevant to the customer's objectives.
• Safeguard and handle classified materials (TS/SCI level) in accordance with project and facility protocols.

Skills

Executive briefing

Military decision-making

Analytical judgment

Stakeholder coordination

Maritime operations

Education

Master's degree in national security or related field

Job description

micro1 is engaging Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) professionals to contribute critical naval and maritime expertise to a customer’s high-impact project shaping Navy decision-making at the Pentagon. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.

Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior AI experience needed—your domain knowledge matters.