Institute for Defense Analyses · 2 days ago
Research Computer Scientist – IDA Center for Computing Sciences
Bowie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $265K/yr
6+ years expThe Institute for Defense Analyses Center for Computing Sciences (IDA/CCS) is seeking outstanding researchers to tackle complex computing problems essential to national security. The role involves providing technical and analytical expertise in areas such as cryptography, high-performance computing, and data analysis, while working independently and collaboratively to develop innovative solutions.
AerospaceNational SecurityNon Profit
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops and uses acquired technical knowledge and experience to identify, articulate and advocate for promising approaches to difficult problems
Stay current on developments in mathematics and science with potential relevance to sponsor problems and maintain strong connections to the academic research community
Pursues and achieves solutions to problems individually and in groups, through mathematics, algorithm and code development, data generation and analysis, etc
Works with other researchers and the sponsor to effectively prioritize effort across multiple difficult problems
Documents ideas and incremental progress, sharing them within the research community so as to maximize the probability of success
Maintains close communication with the sponsoring organization as necessary to ensure that evolutions in research direction remain relevant, promising, data-driven, and non-duplicative
Develops and sustains working relationships with the sponsor to ensure that opportunities for collaboration are surfaced
Individually, or in a team, prepares formal papers as appropriate, documenting methods, conclusions, and findings. May present findings of the final report to task sponsor and/or to select audiences
Contributes to the overall technical heath of the organization, e.g. by leading SCAMPs, workshops, or sustained efforts; writing expository papers; serving as a liaison to academic departments; recruiting and interviewing potential researchers; arranging for external speakers; and giving out briefs on conferences attended
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
At minimum, requires BS+8 years of experience or MS+6 years of experience or Ph.D. in a discipline appropriate for the position
Demonstrated ability to perform independent research
Proven ability to publish findings and present findings orally
Able to present ideas, concepts, and theories orally and in writing
Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem resolution
Able to work in an unstructured environment and/or on more than one project concurrently
Able to interact with government or industry representatives
Travel may be required
Preferred
A PhD is helpful but not required
Benefits
A range of medical plans as well as stand-alone dental and vision coverage
Generous contribution of 10% of base salary to our Qualified Retirement Plan after six months of service
Promoting a healthy work-life balance with a flexible work environment
An Employee Assistance Plan
Paid parental leave
10 paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement and other learning opportunities
Company
Institute for Defense Analyses
Institute for Defense Analyses is an organization that offers security and science policy questions objective analysis services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mario Wong, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Alane Struss
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-04-09
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