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WithCoverage

Client Service Manager

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$100K - $140K/yr

Remote in St. Louis, MO About WithCoverage : WithCoverage replaces the traditional insurance ... defense contractors. They operate in complex risk environments and need a partner that can move at ...

Brillient

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Kansas City, MO · On-site +1

... Defense, Space, Intelligence, and Civilian missions. Our work is guided by four core values: Value ... Fully remote work flexibility * Generous paid time off * Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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How much do remote defense contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote defense contractor in Missouri is $42.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $67.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote defense contractor?

A Remote Defense Contractor is a professional who provides services to defense organizations while working off-site, often from home or a designated remote location. These roles can include cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, software development, engineering, or logistics support. Contractors typically work with government agencies or defense companies on specialized projects, ensuring security and compliance with regulations. Strong communication, adherence to clearance requirements, and secure work environments are essential for success in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote defense contractor?

To thrive as a Remote Defense Contractor, you need a strong background in defense or engineering disciplines, security clearance, and relevant experience in military or government projects. Familiarity with classified communication platforms, project management software, and certifications like DoD 8570 or PMP is often required. Strong self-motivation, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed environment are important soft skills. These competencies ensure secure, effective project delivery in a highly regulated industry where remote work relies on both technical and interpersonal excellence.

What are some common challenges faced by remote defense contractors, and how can they be managed?

Remote Defense Contractors often face challenges such as maintaining clear communication with geographically dispersed teams, ensuring the proper handling of sensitive information outside of traditional secure facilities, and managing complex project requirements independently. To address these issues, most organizations provide comprehensive onboarding for secure remote systems, regular virtual meetings, and detailed project management protocols. Building strong working relationships with colleagues online and staying proactive in seeking clarification or support can help overcome these hurdles. Staying organized and adhering strictly to security protocols are also essential for success in this unique remote setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Defense Contractor job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,191 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Military Writing Expert - Air and Missile Defense

Saint Louis, MO • On-site, Remote

Chameleon Integrated Services
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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$57.90/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Review and write analyses of doctrinal, operational, and strategic military documents used to train and evaluate AI models.

  • Audit and create high-quality military data related to doctrinal, operational, and strategic topics for AI development.

  • Interface with machine learning engineers and operations teams to optimize workflows and improve AI model outcomes.

Job description

We are a growing information technology company that offers its employees a culture of success, the chance to work on revolutionary federal IT infrastructure, and the opportunity to grow alongside cutting-edge technology that is reshaping the industry. We are seeking forward-thinking candidates that have strong experience in operational support and can help take to the next level in a proactive stance.
Chameleon Integrated Services has expertise in operations management, quality systems, data operations and cybersecurity. We secure some of the most sensitive data for the Department of Defense and for other U.S. federal government agencies. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees, and we believe in promoting from within.
We offer a Full Benefits package including:
  • Competitive Employee Health Insurance options including dental
  • 100% company paid vision plan
  • 401K plan with generous company match and no vesting period
  • 100% company paid life insurance
  • 100% company paid long and short-term disability insurance
  • Training allowance
  • PTO and more

Military Writing Expert - Air and Missile Defense - This is a remote opportunity
We are hiring military writing experts to develop fine-tuned LLMs for national security customers. You will be a pioneer in accelerating the adoption of customized LLMs by government customers. This position is a rare opportunity at a high-growth startup to be a contributor in a cutting-edge field. If you are a current or ex-military officer looking to amplify your impact on AI initiatives in the public sector, this may be a strong fit for you.
As a military writing expert, you will sit at the quality assurance stage of generative AI tasks. Your primary job will be reviewing and writing analyses of doctrinal, operational, and strategic documents, which will later be used to train and evaluate AI models. You will also train and mentor junior AI writing specialists working on these projects. You will regularly interface with machine learning engineers and operations teammates to optimize our workflows for improved model outcomes.
You will:
  • Audit and create high-quality data related to military topics (written analyses of doctrinal, operational, and strategic documents) used to drive AI innovation
  • Interface with machine learning engineers to align on approaches to generative AI tasks like model comparison or prompt response pairs
  • Work with an operations team to improve overall workflows for generative AI tasks
  • Partner with product managers to provide user feedback on AI Defense Tools

At a minimum, you have:
  • 10+ years as a military officer with intelligence, operations, aviation, or ground combat as your primary occupational specialty
  • One tour as an O-4 or higher in a General Officer-level command (e.g. G-level or J-level staff in an intelligence, operations, or plans directorate
  • Graduate of a joint or service intermediate-level school (e.g. Command and General Staff College)
  • Deep interest in AI / ML applications for national security purposes
  • A strong orientation towards outcomes and a history of being scrappy when it counts
  • One of the following MOS/AFSCs and relevant experience:
    • U.S. Army: 14A (Air Defense Artillery Officer).
      • Preferred: 6Z or 3Z identifier.
    • U.S. Space Force: 13S (Space Operations Officer - Missile Warning/Tracking)
    • U.S. Air Force: 13B (Air Battle Manager) or 12X (Strategy Planner) with Homeland Defense or Air Defense Plan experience.
      • Preferred: 11X w/ Prefix W identifier.
    • U.S. Marine Corps: 7202 (Air Control/ Anti-Air Warfare Officer) or 0505 (MAGTF Planner)
    • U.S. Navy: 1110 with Joint/BMD tracking (SWO/ Fleet Plans Officer) or AQD JP1/JP2/JP3 (Joint Plan Qualifies SWO)
    • Key Domain Experience: Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3), Early Warning & Missile Tracking, Counter-UAS (C-UAS), Homeland Defense.
    • System Experience (Any of the following): PATRIOT, THAAD, GMD, IBCS, SBIRS, Aegis BMD.
Ideally, you have:
  • An active Top Secret clearance or willingness to obtain one
  • A secondary occupational specialty as a service planner (e.g. Marine Corps MAGTF plans officer)
  • Multiple tours as an O-4 through O-6 at joint or combined commands, combatant commands, service component command (e.g. Army "G" staff, Navy "N" staff, or Air Force "A" staff), or part of a joint task force staff (especially in support of combat operations)

This role will start as a remote role and may grow to onsite work in locations like Saint Louis or Washington DC. This is a 6-month contractor position with the opportunity to renew. Compensation for this position is $57.90/hr.
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