Onsite DC: National Security Research Informationist

Association of Research Libraries; Zhob; On-site; PKR 24,377,000 - 36,260,000; Full time

Job summary

RAND is seeking an experienced Research Informationist to deliver high-level research and reference services to staff across RAND’s defense and national security programs. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovative information delivery, and handling sensitive information in a fast-paced environment.

The position reports to the Manager of Classified Research Services and is based in our Washington, D.C. office with required on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years providing reference and consulting services in a library setting.
• Knowledge of defense, government, and policy information sources and databases.
• Experience working with research staff in academic or government environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced research services to RAND staff and projects.
• Conduct literature searches and compile bibliographies and literature reviews.
• Assist researchers with proposal development in defense and national security topics.
• Develop information and current awareness plans for defense research teams.
• Identify and search defense and policy information sources and datasets.

Skills

Defense sources

Literature searches

Open-source research

EndNote/Citation tools

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

MS/MA in Library/Information Science

Tools

Alma/Primo library system

Job description

RAND is seeking an experienced Research Informationist to deliver high-level research and reference services to staff across RAND’s defense and national security programs. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovative information delivery, and handling sensitive information in a fast-paced environment.

The position reports to the Manager of Classified Research Services and is based in our Washington, D.C. office with required on-site presence.