Geopolitical Risk Advisor

Overview

micro1 is seeking experienced Geopolitical Risk Advisors to support customer projects focused on AI training and evaluation. The work is intended for professionals with backgrounds in foreign policy, national security, international relations, or strategic risk assessment.

This is a contractor role with a flexible, project- or task-based commitment. Project duration depends on customer requirements.

Advisors in this role will help assess complex geopolitical scenarios, evaluate strategic reasoning, and contribute to realistic, accurate assessments related to international security and global affairs.

What You'll Do

• Develop realistic, unclassified scenarios involving geopolitical risks, international security, and foreign policy.
• Review and assess geopolitical and national security content for accuracy, relevance, and analytical quality.
• Evaluate strategic decisions and identify potential risks, inconsistencies, and unsupported assumptions.
• Apply professional knowledge of international relations, regional security dynamics, and geopolitical developments.
• Provide structured assessments, clear explanations, and evidence-based recommendations.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience in geopolitical risk analysis, foreign policy, national security strategy, or international security.
• Strong understanding of geopolitical developments, international relations, and strategic risk assessment.
• Experience evaluating complex political or security situations and providing strategic recommendations.
• Strong analytical thinking and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government foreign policy agencies, national security institutions, international organizations, think tanks, or geopolitical risk advisory firms.
• Experience advising senior government officials, policymakers, or organizational leadership.
• Expertise in regional security, great-power competition, international conflict, or geopolitical forecasting.
• Background in intelligence-informed policy analysis, strategic planning, or international security research.
• Experience preparing geopolitical risk assessments, policy briefs, strategic reports, or executive-level recommendations.

Application Process

Candidates will complete an AI interview as part of the application process.