Overview
Provides 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. 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 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, requires BS+8 years of experience or MS+6 years of experience or Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate for the position.
- 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
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
