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Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)
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About the Role
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 experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. You'll leverage operational, programmatic, or intelligence backgrounds to deliver nuanced analysis, actionable recommendations, and clear written or verbal briefings in a secure environment.
What You'll Do
- 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.
You're a Good Fit If You
- Required skills: Naval domain depth, Classified-environment fluency, Stakeholder navigation, Analytical judgment, Briefing to leadership
- Minimum 10 years of experience in U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable maritime/defense roles; O-4/O-5, GS-13/14-equivalent, or proven subject-matter authority.
- Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred; at minimum, Secret clearance held within the 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.
- Track record of analytical judgment in classified or high-stakes project environments.
- Background in intelligence analysis or experience within the Intelligence Community considered a strong asset.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as national security, defense studies, or engineering, is desirable.
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