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Institute for Defense Analyses · 1 day ago

Adjunct Research Staff Member - Global Dynamics and Intelligence Division (GDI)

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $263K/yr

20+ years exp

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a private, nonprofit corporation focused on U.S. security and science policy analysis. The Adjunct Research Staff Member will provide technical, scientific, and analytical expertise in independent research related to national security issues, preparing reports, and collaborating with sponsors and researchers.

AerospaceNational SecurityNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Researches, tests, studies, analyzes, hypothesizes, predicts, and/or evaluates issues within a project based on provided parameters, guidelines, and/or specifications of the project

Individually or in team, prepares reports documenting conclusions and/or findings; may present findings of the final report to task sponsor and/or select audience(s)

May be assigned as project leader to one or more projects to assist in and provide technical direction for project planning, requirements, budgetary objectives, and assignment of responsibility and authority

Works with other researchers and sponsors to identify, prioritize, and communicate emerging issues for IDA, its sponsors, and the community

Develops and sustains working relationships with sponsors to ensure that opportunities for further support and collaboration are surfaced

Qualification

PhDMaster's degreeAll-source intelligence analysisMilitary intelligence experienceAnalytical methodologiesDoDIC familiarityIndependent thoughtTeam problem solvingActive TS clearanceRecent SCI AccessInterpersonal skillsOral communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

Candidates must have a PhD or, Master's degree plus 20 years of relevant experience

Candidates must possess familiarity with the national security establishment and the IC, as well as strong all-source intelligence analytic skills, with previous military intelligence or national intelligence community experience, preferably at the leadership level

Candidates must possess strong analytical skills in developing and implementing analytical methodologies and then fusing developed all-source information into clear and concise conclusions and recommendations. Such skills are to have been developed during successful, progressively more challenging assignments in the national security, military planning or intelligence communities

Familiarity with DoD or IC planning, programming, and budgeting

Strong interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills are required

Demonstrated capacity for independent thought and sound judgment is required

Ability to contribute effectively to a team approach to problem solving is required

Candidates are required to have an active TS clearance and recent SCI Access (within the last six months/current SSBI). Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

Preferred

Experience in a regionally focused area of the world is desired

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, maternity/paternity leave, 20 days paid time off, and relocation reimbursement.

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) due to IDA's non-profit status.

Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications.

A strong employee and corporate work-life balance, including options for flex time.

Employer contributes $315/month (IRS max) to commuter benefits.