Defense Analyst
- Pay: $50 to $100 / hour
- Contract: Contract
- Who can apply: Open worldwide
- Posted Oct 29, 2026
In short
This freelance remote role asks you to check AI-generated military scenarios and spot mistakes in facts or reasoning. It may suit you if you have worked in defense, military analysis, conflict research or national security, and you enjoy careful written feedback. Pay is 50 to 100 USD per hour, with 20 openings.
What you will do
- Check AI-generated scenarios about military operations, armed conflict and defense planning.
- Judge whether military capabilities, operational assumptions and conflict analysis are accurate and realistic.
- Review scenarios on civilian protection, operational limits and international humanitarian law (IHL).
- Spot factual errors, weak reasoning and unrealistic assumptions.
- Write clear, structured feedback so the AI produces better content.
What you need to apply
- Past work as a defense analyst, military operations analyst, conflict analyst or national security researcher.
- Background in defense research, military capability assessment, conflict analysis or operational planning.
- A solid understanding of military operations, armed conflict and defense decision-making.
- The ability to judge complex scenarios and explain your findings clearly in writing.
- Nice to have: experience with defense bodies, government agencies, think tanks or international organizations, and knowledge of IHL, Rules of Engagement (ROE) or civilian protection.
Who can apply
The role is open worldwide, with no country restriction stated, so you can apply from anywhere if you meet the experience needs. Your location does not block your application.
My tip
We suggest you include one or two real examples of your written analysis on military or conflict topics, since clear writing is central to this work.