Risk Analyst (National Security/Defense)

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Location: United States
Company Name: Taskify

Expert AI Safety Data Annotator – National Security & Policy Background (Remote, US Time Zones Preferred)

Taskify is seeking an Expert AI Safety Data Annotator to produce high-quality human data that ensures AI systems operate safely and responsibly. This role is ideal for professionals with a national security, defense, or policy background who can apply structured judgment to complex, nuanced scenarios and identify risks in emerging AI systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Annotate AI outputs for safety criteria, including bias, misinformation, disallowed content, and unsafe reasoning.

  • Apply harm taxonomies and guidelines consistently, even in ambiguous situations.

  • Document reasoning clearly to improve annotation guidelines over time.

  • Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to support safety research, model refinement, and risk audits.

Who You Are:

  • Experienced in national security, defense operations, government policy, or high-stakes communications.

  • Skilled in crisis management, policy briefings, strategic communications, or large-scale operations.

  • Expert in structured risk framing, identifying vulnerabilities early, and communicating them clearly.

  • Comfortable applying these skills to AI system safety assessment.

  • Past roles may include Intelligence Officer, Policy Advisor, Strategic Communications Specialist, Crisis Operations Manager, Defense Policy Analyst, or Legislative Analyst.

Success in This Role:

  • Deliver accurate, consistent annotations, even in ambiguous cases.

  • Identify AI risks that automated tools may miss.

  • Provide feedback that improves guidelines and taxonomies.

  • Produce data that directly strengthens AI model safety and compliance.

Why Join Taskify:

  • Apply your expertise in a high-impact AI safety role.

  • Work at the frontier of AI safety, where real-world risk assessment skills are critical.

  • Collaborate with a mission-driven team dedicated to making AI systems safe, trustworthy, and aligned with human values.

Additional Details:

  • Fully remote; US time zones preferred.

  • Open to candidates in US, UK, and CA.

  • Full-time or part-time flexible engagement.

  • Compensation varies by project scope and expertise, processed via Stripe Connect.

  • Taskify is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations.


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