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Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a non-profit which operates a federally funded research and development center supporting the Department of Defense and other federal agencies that require rigorous and objective analysis of national security issues. The Strategy, Forces and Resources Division (SFRD) performs interdisciplinary analyses of plans and policies related to national security strategy; the structure and capabilities of US, allied and adversary forces; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense; organizational efficiency and management issues; and human capital challenges. SFRD has an opening for a Senior Data Engineer to streamline and upgrade the data management process for a large and growing set of data. The Senior Data Engineer will support the research data needs of the IDA Personally Identifiable Information Enclave, including maintaining data access, developing metadata tools, and maintaining relationships with data providers....

Contribute your statistical expertise to a diverse project portfolio in the national defense domain. Make a tangible impact for mission-driven work with great pay and benefits. This position is in IDA's Operational Evaluation Division (OED), located in Alexandria, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. OED collaborates with civilian government agencies to independently test and evaluate military technology to provide our warfighters with safe, effective, and usable military systems and ensure taxpayer funds are used appropriately. What is the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA)? IDA, as a non-profit, 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. What does statistical research look like in this position? * Assist in the design, planning, and observation of operational tests (e.g., develop test designs leveraging experimental design...

Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses is a federally funded research and development center supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies that require rigorous and objective analysis. Researchers in IDA's Human Capital Group support senior defense leaders by applying qualitative and quantitative methods from psychology, sociology, public health, political science, economics, statistics, and data science to a broad range of national security policy issues. Past and current IDA research examines: diversity, equity, and inclusion; unit cohesion and command climate; performance, promotion, and retention; hazing and bullying; suicide; sexual assault; and extremism. IDA has an opening for a PhD-level social/behavioral scientist to contribute to and lead projects in the Human Capital Group. Responsibilities IDA's Research Staff Members (RSMs) are career research staff, typically with PhDs. RSMs work on interdisciplinary research teams and engage with senior...

Overview: The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a not-for-profit corporation that operates three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers that support the Department of Defense and other federal agencies with rigorous and objective analysis of national security issues. The Strategy, Forces and Resources Division (SFRD) performs interdisciplinary analyses of plans and policies related to national security strategy, including: * Structure and capabilities of U.S., allied, and adversary forces * Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense * Organizational efficiency and management issues * Economic and human capital challenges * U.S. industrial base and resource management The Strategy, Forces and Resources Division has an opening for a Research Associate (RA) to assist with quantitative analyses and assessments in support of our Human Capital Group. Responsibilities: Research Associates (RAs) directly contribute to IDA research efforts as part of...