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Pay

About typicalTops out at $100/hr. The typical top rate across 237 priced coding listings is $90/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 9d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

micro1 is seeking experienced Senior Intelligence Analysts to contribute their expertise to an AI training and evaluation project focused on national security, intelligence analysis, and government decision-making. We are particularly interested in professionals with current or previous experience within civilian intelligence agencies, such as the CIA, NSA, MI6/SIS, GCHQ, or equivalent national intelligence organizations.

Scope of Work

Evaluate AI-generated intelligence assessments and national security scenarios for accuracy, realism, and analytical quality.
Review and validate intelligence reports, threat assessments, and strategic analyses.
Identify gaps, unsupported conclusions, inconsistencies, and analytical biases in AI-generated content.
Assess the credibility of intelligence sources, analytical reasoning, and communication of uncertainty.
Provide structured feedback to improve AI-generated intelligence assessments and decision-making scenarios.
Review and refine scenario-based materials reflecting realistic intelligence and national security challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

Current or previous professional experience within a civilian intelligence agency, particularly in intelligence analysis, threat assessment, or national security.
Expertise in strategic intelligence, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, geopolitical analysis, or national security threats.
Experience producing or reviewing intelligence assessments, analytical reports, or briefings for government decision-makers.
Strong understanding of intelligence analysis methodologies, source evaluation, analytical tradecraft, and relevant agency procedures.
Excellent analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and written communication skills.
Ability to evaluate complex information and communicate findings clearly and objectively.

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.