Adjunct Research Analyst: National Security & Tech Policy

RPMGlobal; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks an adjunct research analyst to provide technical, scientific, and analytical expertise on national security issues requiring advanced scientific skills. You will work independently or with teams to research, test, analyze, and communicate findings for sponsor audiences.

Responsibilities include preparing final reports, presenting conclusions, leading projects as needed, and collaborating with sponsors to identify emerging

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD with extensive research experience.
• Proven ability to perform independent research and publish findings.
• Ability to present findings orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem resolution.
• Ability to work in unstructured environments and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to interact with government or industry representatives.
• Willingness to travel; security clearance required.

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.

Skills

Independent research

Publish findings

Oral and written communication

Innovative thinking

Multi-project management

Government/industry liaison

Travel

Security clearance

Education

BS, MS or PhD with research

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks an adjunct research analyst to provide technical, scientific, and analytical expertise on national security issues requiring advanced scientific skills. You will work independently or with teams to research, test, analyze, and communicate findings for sponsor audiences.

Responsibilities include preparing final reports, presenting conclusions, leading projects as needed, and collaborating with sponsors to identify emerging