Cyber Operations Research Analyst

Institute for Defense Analyses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement contribution 10%

Maternity/paternity leave

Paid time off 20 days

Relocation assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL)

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA, seeks a research-focused analyst to support DoW assessments of cyberspace operations. You will design, execute, and present rigorous analyses to senior officials and Congress, ensuring resilience and mission-capable systems.

You will work in a team of experts within IDA's Operational Evaluation Division (OED) to deliver data-driven insights with impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM field or equivalent data-intensive research background.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years in research, system design/engineering, or system operations.
• Master’s degree with military cyberspace operations or cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, observe, and analyze assessments of cyberspace operations.
• Work independently and in small teams with government sponsors.
• Present findings to mid- and senior-level officials through written reports and briefings.
• Develop firsthand knowledge of cyberspace operations through department-wide planning and events.
• Conduct independent analyses of assessment results in contested environments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

PhD in STEM

Master’s degree + 6+ years

Master’s + cyber experience

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA, seeks a research-focused analyst to support DoW assessments of cyberspace operations. You will design, execute, and present rigorous analyses to senior officials and Congress, ensuring resilience and mission-capable systems.

You will work in a team of experts within IDA's Operational Evaluation Division (OED) to deliver data-driven insights with impact.