Adjunct RSM 2027-28 SCAMP

The Center for Communications Research - CCR-P: Princeton; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 112,924 - 263,335; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Communications Research - CCR-P: Princeton is seeking a professional to provide technical and analytical expertise supporting the intelligence community in various fields such as cryptography and high-performance computing.

This position offers flexibility and requires innovation in problem-solving. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess significant experience, along with demonstrated communication skills. The estimated salary range is competitive, reflecting the experience and expertise of the applicant.

Qualifications

• BS +10 years of experience, or MS +8 years of experience or Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline.
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment.
• Five or more years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, test, study, analyze, hypothesize, predict, or evaluate tasks based on guidelines.
• Prepare reports documenting conclusions and findings.
• May lead projects, providing technical direction.

Skills

Technical expertise

Problem resolution

Innovative thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS +10 years or MS +8 years or Ph.D.

Job description

Overview

This position provides technical and analytical expertise in support of IDA's long term mandate to help the intelligence community identify and solve difficult technical problems in areas such as cryptography and cryptanalysis, high-performance computing, speech/signals analysis, and network defense and exploitation. Attacking potentially impossible problems requires intellectual breadth, willingness to take risks, and significant autonomy; this research often also requires close attention to how the results will be used, and to the possibility of creating genuinely new scientific ideas. The position incumbent has no regularly scheduled hours and works on an as‑needed basis.

Responsibilities

1. Uses acquired technical knowledge and experience to research, test, study, analyze, hypothesize, predict, or evaluate a task according to the provided parameters, guidelines and/or specifications of the task order or project.
2. Individually or in a team prepares reports documenting conclusions and/or findings. May present findings of the final report to task sponsor and/or to select audience(s).
3. May be assigned as project leader to one or more task to assist in and provide technical direction for project planning, requirements, budgetary objectives and assignment of responsibility and authority.

Qualifications

• BS +10 years of experience, or MS +8 years of experience or Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline for the position.
• Able to work in an unstructured environment.
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem resolution.
• Works on more than one project concurrently.
• Able to present ideas, concepts and theories orally and in writing.
• Able to interact with Government or industry representatives.
• Generally requires five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain appropriate security clearances.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research. Proven ability to publish findings and present findings orally. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Travel may be required.

Salary

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 $112,924-$263,335. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

EEO Statement

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

IDA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.