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Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) at micro1
Cleared Navy and maritime specialists support a customer project informing Navy decision-making at the Pentagon. Working on-site in a secure environment, they analyze naval operations, platforms and doctrine, turn operational and program data into recommendations for planning and requirements, and write assessments and briefings for senior leaders. Coordination spans Navy, DoD, Intelligence Community and industry stakeholders, with classified material handled under facility protocols.
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What you would do
- Analyze naval operations, platforms and doctrine drawing on fleet, program or intelligence experience
- Synthesize operational and program data into recommendations for Navy planning and requirements
- Write concise assessments and brief senior military and civilian leaders
- Coordinate with Navy, DoD, Intelligence Community and industry stakeholders
- Handle TS/SCI material strictly under project and facility security protocols
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: at least 10 years in Navy, MARAD/DOT or similar roles, O-4/O-5 or GS-13/14 equivalent
- Preferred: active TS/SCI clearance, or at minimum a Secret clearance held in the last 24 months with TS/SCI eligibility
- Preferred: briefing and writing for flag-level or executive leadership, and familiarity with OPNAV, NAVSEA or PEO
- Preferred: intelligence analysis background, and a master's in national security, defense studies or engineering
- On-site in Arlington, VA or the DC area
Suits senior Navy officers, civilians or maritime analysts who hold or recently held a clearance and can work on-site near the Pentagon.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)
Role Type: Contractor
Location: on-site, Arlington, VA or DC-area, US.
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.
Scope of Work
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
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Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What does a Navy veteran do?
This page does not describe veterans' careers in general. In this micro1 role, experienced Navy and maritime professionals work on-site in Arlington, VA or the DC area for a customer project informing Navy decision-making at the Pentagon. They analyze naval operations, platforms and doctrine, write assessments and brief senior leaders. The listing prefers at least 10 years of relevant experience and a TS/SCI clearance.
How much do Navy veterans get paid?
This site does not publish pay for Navy veterans and does not cover veterans' benefits. This micro1 listing for a Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) states no pay rate and no weekly hours. It is on-site contract work in the DC area, and micro1 listings give rates for a project rather than earnings, so confirm pay with micro1.
How much does the Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) role remote?
The listing gives its location as: on-site, Arlington, VA or DC area. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other government, military and public service roles on this site are linked below.
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- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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