Institute for Defense Analyses

Research Associate

Institute for Defense Analyses$67K — $190K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Computer programming skills preferred
  • Training in data collection and analysis
  • Project coordination experience may be required
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Maintain project files and databases
  • Conduct literature reviews and searches on various databases
  • Perform data cleaning and coding tasks
  • Summarize contract information and research findings
  • Contribute to project report writing and drafting
  • Prepare and document project activities
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Exposure to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced staff
  • Potential for growth within the organization
  • Support for obtaining necessary security clearances
Full Job Description
Summary Statement: Under direct supervision, provides qualitative and quantitative research support, assisting and supporting work activities of more experienced research staff and other professional staff. This is an entry level position.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Maintains project files and databases; develops and maintains information sources and contacts; conducts reviews and searches of printed literature and databases, including government databases.

2. Maintains bibliographic and statistical data; performs data cleaning and coding; summarizes and documents contract information, research findings, and other information;

3. Contributes to the writing of project reports or papers as required. Completes research and programming tasks; develops draft reports on research findings and preliminary analyses.

4. Prepares and maintains project documentation.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a curriculum relevant to the division's mission.
• Computer programming capability, training in data collection, analysis, or project coordination skills may be required or preferred for some positions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.

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 $67,335 - $190,249 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

About Institute for Defense Analyses

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a non-profit corporation that provides scientific and technical research and analysis to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies. IDA was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The organization employs over 1,200 scientists, engineers, and analysts who conduct research in a variety of fields, including national security, science and technology, and social sciences. IDA is governed by a board of trustees, which is composed of senior executives from the defense industry, academia, and government.
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