Army Combat Operations Expert — Frontier AI Research & Benchmarking

Operating at the intersection of enterprise data governance and foundation model alignment, ZR Talent Group is conducting an executive search for a distinguished Army Combat Operations Expert — Frontier AI Research & Benchmarking ($40 - $80/hour). This institutional engagement tasks qualified domain authorities in army tactics, tactical operations, mission planning, weapons employment with establishing empirical benchmark standards, auditing complex model reasoning chains, and validating multi-step autonomous workflows under strict enterprise evaluation criteria.

Operational Scope & Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated scenarios involving ground combat, tactical planning, and military operations.
• Assess operational realism, weapons employment, targeting, and battlefield decision-making.
• Review scenarios for accuracy, sound reasoning, and alignment with Rules of Engagement (ROE) and the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC).
• Identify operational errors and provide clear, structured written feedback.

Professional Background & Competencies

• Ability to communicate complex military concepts clearly in writing.
• Combat deployments, Ranger qualifications, weapons specialization, or tactical instructor experience are highly desirable.
• Current or former Army professional with experience in infantry, artillery, armor, combat engineering, Army aviation, or other combat-arms specialties.
• Hands-on experience in tactical operations, mission planning, or weapons employment.
• Strong understanding of Army tactics, operational procedures, and combat decision-making.

Institutional Remuneration & Contract Specifications

• Compensation Rate: $40 - $80/hour (verified contractor remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: army tactics, tactical operations, mission planning, weapons employment, operational decision-making, rules of engagement (roe), law of armed conflict (loac), scenario evaluation, written communication, attention to detail
• Hiring Lead: Nathaniel Cross (Principal AI Placement Director) at ZR Talent Group

Direct Application Process: Click the Apply button on this page to submit your profile directly for immediate evaluation.