Strategic Director, Navy & Marine Forces Program

RAND; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

RAND Corporation seeks a Director for the Navy and Marine Forces Program (NMF) within NSRD. The role focuses on overseeing research execution, growing sponsorship, and guiding the program’s strategic trajectory in national security policy.

The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary analysis and engage with senior officials. The position requires exceptional leadership, strong communication skills, and a deep knowledge of policy environments, with experience in managing complex

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field; a PhD is desirable.
• 10+ years of research experience required; senior researcher level.
• Strong track record in business development and growing research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Navy and Marine Forces Program (NMF) research agenda and ensure RAND quality standards.
• Develop sponsor relationships and drive growth of the program.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights for policymakers and ensure high-quality briefs and reports.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Interpersonal relations

Program management

Policy analysis

AI knowledge

Education

Master’s degree

PhD desirable

Tools

Python

RAND AI APIs

Job description

RAND Corporation seeks a Director for the Navy and Marine Forces Program (NMF) within NSRD. The role focuses on overseeing research execution, growing sponsorship, and guiding the program’s strategic trajectory in national security policy.

The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary analysis and engage with senior officials. The position requires exceptional leadership, strong communication skills, and a deep knowledge of policy environments, with experience in managing complex