Defense Data & Analysis Research Associate

Berkeley Industrial Engineering & Operations Research; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA is seeking Research Associates for the Operational Evaluation Division to conduct research, develop/manage databases, analyze data, and generate reports for national security sponsors.

The role emphasizes programming in Python/R, strong data analysis, and the ability to present findings to diverse audiences; background check and TS/SCI eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Education: BS with 4 years of related experience or MS with 2 years of related experience.
• Strong programming skills and ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar data analytics tools.
• Must pass background check and meet TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, planning, observation, and analysis of assessments of military systems.
• Perform data analysis using statistical methods and software tools.
• Develop, manage, and maintain databases and data management systems.
• Assist in preparation of briefings and reports presenting findings.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related STEM field

MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related STEM field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA is seeking Research Associates for the Operational Evaluation Division to conduct research, develop/manage databases, analyze data, and generate reports for national security sponsors.

The role emphasizes programming in Python/R, strong data analysis, and the ability to present findings to diverse audiences; background check and TS/SCI eligibility are required.