Military Systems T&E Research Analyst—TS/SCI Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with 10% contribution

Paid parental leave

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) seeks an experienced Research Analyst to join the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division (S3D). The role conducts rigorous analyses of complex military systems to inform DoW acquisition and operational decisions.

The position involves planning, analyzing, and reporting on assessments across areas like multi-domain collaborative autonomy, contested logistics, and counter-unmanned systems, providing defensible technical recommendations to senior

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience also qualifies.
• Experience in military systems analysis and acquisition lifecycle.
• Excellent technical communication skills and ability to work in small, high-performing teams.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance and pass background checks.
• Domestic or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Test and Evaluation frameworks to assess systems performance.
• Conduct technical analyses of systems’ effectiveness, suitability, survivability.
• Use data analytics and visualization to translate complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Produce high-impact reports and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences, including senior DoW leadership.

Skills

Domain knowledge

Technical expertise

Communication

Security clearance

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) seeks an experienced Research Analyst to join the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division (S3D). The role conducts rigorous analyses of complex military systems to inform DoW acquisition and operational decisions.

The position involves planning, analyzing, and reporting on assessments across areas like multi-domain collaborative autonomy, contested logistics, and counter-unmanned systems, providing defensible technical recommendations to senior