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Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)

micro1 is engaging Naval Subject Matter Expert professionals to contribute critical naval and maritime expertise to a high-impact customer project supporting Navy decision-making at the Pentagon. Contributors will apply operational, programmatic, intelligence, and maritime expertise to analyze naval operations, platforms, doctrine, capabilities, and security developments while producing actionable recommendations and leadership-level briefings in secure environments.

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Salary

USD50 - USD100 / hour

Department

Defense & Maritime

Experience

10+ years preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver expert analysis of naval operations, platforms, and doctrine based on direct fleet, program, or intelligence experience.
Assess and synthesize classified and unclassified operational or program data to develop recommendations supporting Navy planning and requirements.
Draft concise and actionable written assessments for military and civilian decision-makers.
Prepare and deliver high-level briefings for senior military and civilian leadership audiences.
Coordinate across Navy, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry stakeholders to gather insights and maintain alignment with mission objectives.
Interpret and communicate developments in naval capabilities and maritime security relevant to customer objectives.
Apply operational, programmatic, or intelligence expertise to complex naval and maritime issues.
Safeguard and handle classified materials in accordance with applicable project and facility security protocols.

Skills

Naval Domain ExpertiseMaritime OperationsNaval OperationsNaval PlatformsNaval DoctrineClassified Environment FluencyTS/SCIDefense AnalysisIntelligence AnalysisMaritime SecurityAnalytical JudgmentStakeholder NavigationExecutive BriefingLeadership BriefingPentagon ProcessesOPNAVNAVSEAPEO EnvironmentsStakeholder CoordinationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Requirements

Deep professional expertise in naval, maritime, defense, operational, programmatic, or intelligence domains.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable maritime or defense roles is preferred.
O-4/O-5, GS-13/14-equivalent experience, or otherwise demonstrated subject-matter authority is preferred.
Active TS/SCI security clearance is strongly preferred.
At minimum, Secret clearance held within the last 24 months with eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement is preferred.
Ability to operate effectively in classified and high-stakes project environments.
Demonstrated ability to write and brief for executive or flag-level leadership within defense or government environments.
Familiarity with Pentagon processes, OPNAV, NAVSEA, PEO environments, or comparable defense organizations is preferred.
Strong analytical judgment and ability to synthesize complex operational and programmatic information.
Ability to coordinate effectively across Navy, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry stakeholders.
Intelligence analysis or Intelligence Community experience is a strong advantage.
Master's degree in national security, defense studies, engineering, or another relevant field is desirable.

Benefits

Fully remote contractor opportunity.
$50–$100 per hour compensation.
Opportunity to apply senior naval and maritime expertise to a high-impact defense-focused project.
Contribute analysis supporting Navy planning, requirements, and decision-making.
Work on complex naval operations, maritime security, defense, and intelligence-related challenges.
Opportunity to contribute domain expertise to the development and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.

Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared)

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver expert analysis of naval operations, platforms, and doctrine based on direct fleet, program, or intelligence experience.

Assess and synthesize classified and unclassified operational or program data to develop recommendations supporting Navy planning and requirements.

Draft concise and actionable written assessments for military and civilian decision-makers.

Prepare and deliver high-level briefings for senior military and civilian leadership audiences.

Coordinate across Navy, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry stakeholders to gather insights and maintain alignment with mission objectives.

Interpret and communicate developments in naval capabilities and maritime security relevant to customer objectives.

Apply operational, programmatic, or intelligence expertise to complex naval and maritime issues.

Safeguard and handle classified materials in accordance with applicable project and facility security protocols.

Skills

Requirements

Deep professional expertise in naval, maritime, defense, operational, programmatic, or intelligence domains.

Minimum 10 years of experience in the U.S. Navy, MARAD/DOT, or comparable maritime or defense roles is preferred.

O-4/O-5, GS-13/14-equivalent experience, or otherwise demonstrated subject-matter authority is preferred.

Active TS/SCI security clearance is strongly preferred.

At minimum, Secret clearance held within the last 24 months with eligibility for TS/SCI reinstatement is preferred.

Ability to operate effectively in classified and high-stakes project environments.

Demonstrated ability to write and brief for executive or flag-level leadership within defense or government environments.

Familiarity with Pentagon processes, OPNAV, NAVSEA, PEO environments, or comparable defense organizations is preferred.

Strong analytical judgment and ability to synthesize complex operational and programmatic information.

Ability to coordinate effectively across Navy, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and industry stakeholders.

Intelligence analysis or Intelligence Community experience is a strong advantage.

Master's degree in national security, defense studies, engineering, or another relevant field is desirable.

Benefits

Fully remote contractor opportunity.

$50–$100 per hour compensation.

Opportunity to apply senior naval and maritime expertise to a high-impact defense-focused project.

Contribute analysis supporting Navy planning, requirements, and decision-making.

Work on complex naval operations, maritime security, defense, and intelligence-related challenges.

Opportunity to contribute domain expertise to the development and evaluation of next-generation AI systems.