Applied Information Scientist—Tech Policy & AI Tools

RAND Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

RAND Corporation seeks Information Scientists to address critical national security policy challenges with advanced analytics. The role emphasizes rigorous modeling, AI-enabled tools, and multidisciplinary collaboration on high-impact research.

Candidates should have strong English communication, experience with quantitative/qualitative methods, and a track record in academic, industry, or government settings. Location options include Washington, DC; Santa Monica, CA; and Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in CS, engineering, or information science required.
• PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with AI-enabled research tools and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Examine complex policy problems using innovative research approaches.
• Apply rigorous quantitative and qualitative tools in research.
• Interpret results to support stakeholder decision-making.
• Communicate research findings to policymakers and the public.
• Contribute to RAND's business development efforts.

Skills

AI/ML systems

Data analysis

Cybersecurity awareness

Research methods

Policy analysis

Education

PhD/MS/BS in CS/engineering/info science

Tools

LLM applications

Agentic workflows

Job description

RAND Corporation seeks Information Scientists to address critical national security policy challenges with advanced analytics. The role emphasizes rigorous modeling, AI-enabled tools, and multidisciplinary collaboration on high-impact research.

Candidates should have strong English communication, experience with quantitative/qualitative methods, and a track record in academic, industry, or government settings. Location options include Washington, DC; Santa Monica, CA; and Pittsburgh, PA.