Strategic Space Systems Analyst for National Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contribution 10%

Parental leave

Paid time off 20 days

Relocation reimbursement

Commuter benefits up to $340/month

Job summary

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA, seeks professionals to plan, design, observe, and analyze operational testing of military systems. You will assess effectiveness and survivability under realistic conditions and communicate findings to senior decision-makers.

Successful candidates will have advanced degrees, strong writing and speaking skills, and the ability to travel ~25%. A TS/SCI clearance and background check are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM field or a Master's with substantial research/engineering/policy experience.
• Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Master's with military experience in strategic or missile defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, observe, and analyze operational testing of military systems.
• Conduct independent analyses of test results for effectiveness and survivability.
• Present findings to high-level officials through reports and briefings.

Skills

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Background check

Statistical software

Education

PhD in STEM fields

Master's + 6+ years experience

Master's + military experience

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA, seeks professionals to plan, design, observe, and analyze operational testing of military systems. You will assess effectiveness and survivability under realistic conditions and communicate findings to senior decision-makers.

Successful candidates will have advanced degrees, strong writing and speaking skills, and the ability to travel ~25%. A TS/SCI clearance and background check are required.