Research Analyst - Entry-Level STEM PhD

Job description

What is the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA)? IDA is a non-profit, federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC) that is uniquely positioned to answer the most challenging U.S. security and science questions with objective and rigorous analysis leveraging extraordinary scientific, technical, and analytic expertise. Work at IDA is conducted in a team environment and often involves a multi-disciplinary approach. This position is located at IDA’s state-of-the-art Systems and Analyses Center (SAC) in Alexandria, VA. IDA provides an inclusive work environment and a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package. What is S3D, and who are we are looking for to join us? IDA has an immediate opening in the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division (S3D) for a Research Analyst with PhD-level subject-matter expertise, competitive data analysis/computational skills, and a genuine interest in applying their technical strengths to the national security and defense enterprise. S3D is a Division of IDA’s SAC, and supports multiple government sponsors with rigorous research and analysis. Our research spans the lifecycle of cutting-edge technologies and strategic defense p...