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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $100/hr. The typical top rate across 80 priced writing listings is $68/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

RecentPosted 8d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

micro1 is engaging Intelligence Agency Officers to contribute their specialized skills and insights to a customer's project. 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. We are particularly interested in professionals with firsthand experience in civilian intelligence operations, collection, analysis, or national security decision-making.

Scope of Work

Analyze and interpret complex intelligence data, providing nuanced feedback for AI training scenarios.
Review, evaluate, and enhance written content and communications reflecting intelligence operations and methodologies.
Create realistic, scenario-based materials and operational narratives representative of intelligence missions.
Offer expert-level insights on structured and unstructured data, identifying trends and detecting anomalies relevant to intelligence contexts.
Draft, edit, and vet communications modeled after real-world intelligence exchanges, ensuring clarity and security awareness.
Collaborate asynchronously with project stakeholders, providing timely responses and thoughtful written and verbal communication.
Support the ongoing refinement of AI tools to meet the analytical needs of intelligence professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

Current or previous professional experience within a civilian intelligence agency, such as the CIA, NSA, MI6/SIS, GCHQ, or an equivalent national intelligence organization.
Demonstrated expertise in intelligence-gathering methodologies, threat analysis, and operational planning.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present actionable, concise insights.
Familiarity with various intelligence disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, etc.) and their application to real-world scenarios.
Experience producing, reviewing, or training materials for intelligence or analytical audiences.
Comfort operating in a distributed, remote engagement with a commitment to high-quality deliverables.

Learn More About Our Government & Defense Work

At micro1, we work with government and defense experts to evaluate how advanced AI models perform on real-world tasks.

Our MissionReport benchmark assesses AI-generated military and government reports, highlighting the importance of expert judgment, accuracy, and operational understanding.

Learn more: https://www.micro1.ai/benchmark/mission-report

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.