Quantitative Research Associate — Data Analytics & Modeling

Institute for Defense Analyses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is seeking a Research Associate in Alexandria, VA to join the Cost Analysis and Research Division (CARD). You will work on diverse problems using advanced analytic techniques, compiling and analyzing data, building statistical models, and presenting findings to government sponsors.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field, possess strong communications abilities, and can work independently or on teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Decision Science, Management Science, Accounting (or a similar field) is required.
• Demonstrated strong communications skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of project teams is vital.
• Experience working with data, including data collection, normalization, analysis, and visualization is highly desirable.
• Prior work experience is preferable.
• Skills working with programming languages (e.g., R, Python, STATA) are a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Research topics independently.
• Compile, cleanse, and analyze data.
• Build and develop statistical models.
• Assist in developing and maintaining information sources.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Interact with Governmental sponsors and industrial representatives.
• Provide presentations of analyses.
• Contribute to the writing of reports and papers.

Skills

Strong communications

Independent work

Data analysis

Data visualization

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

STATA

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is seeking a Research Associate in Alexandria, VA to join the Cost Analysis and Research Division (CARD). You will work on diverse problems using advanced analytic techniques, compiling and analyzing data, building statistical models, and presenting findings to government sponsors.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field, possess strong communications abilities, and can work independently or on teams. U.S.