Defense Analyst – Remote Contract (up to $90/hr)

About the role

We are looking for a Military Operations and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) expert to design taxonomies, frameworks, and evaluation tools for defense and humanitarian contexts on a remote contract basis.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive taxonomies for military use and defense operations across diverse conflict contexts.
• Create dual‑use triage frameworks to differentiate military and civilian technology applications.
• Establish clear boundaries for prohibited assistance under international humanitarian law.
• Design conflict‑risk rubrics and scenario‑based evaluation tools for defense activities.
• Evaluate and refine policy‑relevant benchmarks for AI model testing in defense and humanitarian settings.
• Produce written and verbal analyses articulating complex warfighting, targeting, and IHL concepts.

Required profile

• Strong experience (≈8 years) in military, defense analysis, or IHL, with a senior‑level track record.
• Advanced degree or equivalent operational experience in military science, security studies, international law, or related fields.
• High credibility and established record in warfighting, operational planning, targeting law, or humanitarian law application.
• Expertise in interpreting and applying conflict ethics, IHL, and defense policy frameworks in real‑world scenarios.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical and ethical concepts.
• Background in research, policy analysis, or advisory roles within military, governmental, legal, or think‑tank environments.