National Security Technology Expert remote job
The National Security Technology Expert job is a remote contract role for people from government or defense science and technology programs. You would assess technical scenarios and AI-written explanations of defense systems and emerging technology, check that they are accurate and workable, and write feedback showing where the reasoning breaks down.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $50–$100 per hour
- Hourly rate as written in the listing.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $75 an hour, tied for the second highest of the 11 Defense & national security roles on this site; midpoints there run from $45 to $85.
- Hours
- Flexible; project or task based
- Location
- Remote
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 100 (as listed)
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- National security systems
- Defense technology assessment
- Technical program management
- Analytical reasoning
- Technical writing
What the work involves
- Write realistic, unclassified scenarios involving defense systems, national security technology and technical programs.
- Check technical content for accuracy and whether it would work in practice.
- Evaluate complex technical decisions and flag gaps, contradictions and unsupported assumptions.
- Use your knowledge of technology development, systems integration and security requirements to give clear, structured feedback.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
Listed as required
- Significant professional experience in government or defense science and technology programs, national security systems or advanced technical operations.
- Understanding of technology development, technical program management or complex defense systems.
- Sound judgment when assessing technical information, with strong critical-thinking and writing skills.
Listed as preferred
- Past work with the DoD, DARPA, a national laboratory, the intelligence community or an allied government body.
- Experience in defense technology, R&D, capability assessment, systems engineering or technology strategy.
- Experience writing technical assessments or executive briefings, and familiarity with emerging technology.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if your technical background sits outside government or defense programs, or if you need fixed hours: the listing describes flexible work that depends on customer requirements.
Questions about this role
How does the application work?
The listing says candidates complete an AI interview as part of the application process.
Does the listing mention a security clearance?
No. It asks for unclassified scenarios and does not mention a clearance requirement.
What is the pay?
Typically $50 to $100 per hour, negotiable with experience, according to the listing.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.