Early-Career Science & Tech Policy Fellow

Institute for Defense Analyses; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement contribution 10%

Parental leave 6 weeks

Paid time off 20 days

Relocation reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) administers the STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program, inviting recent bachelor’s or master’s degree recipients to apply analytical skills to national science and technology policy issues.

Fellows collaborate with researchers on diverse S&T policy topics, participate in analyses, workshops, mentorship, and training, and present findings at professional meetings as part of a two-year program.

Qualifications

• Must have recently conferred bachelor's or master's degree.
• Degrees in engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, computer science, mathematical sciences, statistics, and learning sciences encouraged.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ideal candidates can contribute to and support team efforts.

Responsibilities

• Work with research teams on a wide range of S&T policy tasks.
• Conduct survey-based and interview-based research, data collection, and data visualization.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to policy analysis.
• Participate in analyses, workshops, and meetings; receive mentorship and training.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Policy interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) administers the STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program, inviting recent bachelor’s or master’s degree recipients to apply analytical skills to national science and technology policy issues.

Fellows collaborate with researchers on diverse S&T policy topics, participate in analyses, workshops, mentorship, and training, and present findings at professional meetings as part of a two-year program.