Defense Systems T&E Research Analyst — Multi-Domain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) invites a Research Analyst to join the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division to conduct rigorous analyses of complex military systems for DoW decisions.

The role covers planning, analyzing, and reporting assessments across domains such as multi-domain autonomy, contested logistics, counter-UAS, and space systems, with opportunities to lead studies and present defensible technical recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of DoW operations, acquisition lifecycle or test and evaluation.
• Education: Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry, Mathematics, with at least 3 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in military systems analysis.
• Communication: Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to work in small, high-performing research teams.
• Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
• Travel: Domestic or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Test and Evaluation (T&E) frameworks to assess systems performance
• Conduct technical analyses of systems' effectiveness, suitability, survivability
• Utilize data analytics and visualization to translate complex technical datasets into actionable insights.
• Produce high-impact reports and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior DoW leadership.

Skills

DoD operations

Acquisition lifecycle

Test & Evaluation

Military systems analysis

Technical communication

TS/SCI clearance

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) invites a Research Analyst to join the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division to conduct rigorous analyses of complex military systems for DoW decisions.

The role covers planning, analyzing, and reporting assessments across domains such as multi-domain autonomy, contested logistics, counter-UAS, and space systems, with opportunities to lead studies and present defensible technical recommendations to senior leadership.