Overview
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent, method-driven research and analysis on assigned S&T policy questions, applying analytical and empirical research approach
- Prepare written reports, briefs, and other deliverables for OSTP and other federal sponsors
- Respond to formal sponsor tasking, including requests for information, congressionally mandated studies, and support to federal advisory bodies and interagency initiatives
- May serve as project leader, directing planning, scope, budget, and staffing for one or more tasks, including staff drawn from across IDA's research centers
- Track developments and trends in an assigned S&T policy domain on an ongoing basis, surfacing emerging issues for sponsors and STPI leadership
- Build and sustain sponsor relationships that support IDA's credibility as an independent, trusted adviser and surface future collaboration opportunities
- Present findings orally to sponsors, advisory committees, and other select audiences
- Contribute technical depth to projects outside one's core discipline, reflecting STPI's cross-disciplinary portfolio spanning energy, resilience, life sciences, information technology, AI, innovation policy, and related fields
- May mentor or guide early-career researchers and fellows
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BS + 8 years of relevant experience, MS + 6 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate to the position such as economics, public policy, engineering, physical or life sciences, information technology, international affairs, or a related technical or social science field
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, rigorous research applying a defined methodology on questions at the intersection of science, technology, and public policy
- Proven ability to publish findings and present them orally to sponsors and other technical or policy-focused audiences
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem-solving ability, including the capacity to translate complex technical material into terms useful to non-technical policymakers
- Ability to work effectively in an unstructured environment and manage multiple concurrent projects
- Comfort engaging with senior government officials and industry representatives, including navigating sponsor relationships within the Executive Office of the President and other federal agencies
- Demonstrated adaptability to meaningfully contribute across S&T policy domains outside one's core expertise
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across research teams, including staff drawn from other IDA-operated research centers
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance 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
