BS with 10 years, MS with 8 years, or Ph.D. in a relevant field
Proven track record of independent research
Experience in publishing and presenting research findings
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects in an unstructured environment
Experience interacting with government or industry representatives
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Responsibilities
Conducts research, tests, and analyzes national security issues
Prepares and presents reports on findings to stakeholders
Leads projects, providing technical direction and planning
Collaborates with researchers to identify and prioritize emerging issues
Builds and maintains relationships with sponsors for future collaboration
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and collaboration
Engagement in impactful national security research
Supportive work environment fostering innovative thinking
Potential for travel related to research projects
Full Job Description
Overview
Adjunct Research Analysts provide technical, scientific, and analytical expertise in support of IDA's work requiring independent and objective research, test, study and analyses of national security issues and related national challenges, particularly those requiring extraordinary scientific and technical expertise. This position supports IDA's role as a trusted and decisive contributor to U.S. security and science and technology debates.
Responsibilities
Researches, tests, studies, analyzes, hypothesizes, predicts, and/or evaluates issues within a project based on provided parameters, guidelines, and/or specifications of the project
Individually or in team, prepares reports documenting conclusions and/or findings; may present findings of the final report to task sponsor and/or select audience(s)
May be assigned as project leader to one or more projects to assist in and provide technical direction for project planning, requirements, budgetary objectives, and assignment of responsibility and authority
Works with other researchers and sponsors to identify, prioritize, and communicate emerging issues for IDA, its sponsors, and the community
Develops and sustains working relationships with sponsors to ensure that opportunities for further support and collaboration are surfaced
Qualifications
At minimum, BS+10 years of experience or MS+8 years of experience or Ph.D.
Demonstrated ability to perform independent research
Proven ability to publish findings and present findings orally
Able to present ideas, concepts, and theories orally and in writing
Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem resolution
Able to work in an unstructured environment and/or on more than one project concurrently
Able to interact with government or industry representatives
Travel may be required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
Compensation
We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $113,353-$277,494. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
