Defense and Security Expert
3 days ago
Job Type: Regular
Diversity at RAND:
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Position Description:
RAND advises a variety of national security clients, including DoD organizations, U.S. allies and partners, and foundations, on policy-level decisions relating to security, intelligence, and military policy. As a Defense and Security Researcher, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams to analyze policy problems of national and international importance and communicate the results of these analyses to decision-makers.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate project ideas and work with potential project sponsors to gain support
- Lead research and provide strategic and tactical advice and recommendations to senior leaders, including in the Department of Defense
Qualifications:
Defense and Security Researchers should have extensive knowledge of, and demonstrable ability to, analyze security and military policies through experience in government, academic, or policy research settings. Their record should demonstrate strong research and analysis capabilities, deep knowledge of the policy environment, excellent strategic leadership and organizational management capabilities, and the ability to provide intellectual leadership for defense and security-related policy research.
Education Requirements:
Ph.D., or Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant research experience, is required in one of the social or physical sciences or other discipline closely related to the topics outlined in the Position Description above.
Experience:
Experience in one of the following areas is strongly preferred: gaming, security cooperation, force development.
Security Clearance:
A security clearance may be required for some projects; U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. An active Secret or interim Secret clearance is preferred.
Writing Sample Required:
Two writing samples are required for this position. Pieces that show rigorous use of evidence and logic which are either solo or lead authored are preferred.
Location:
Washington, DC; Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA
Salary Range: $100,000 - $262,500
Associate Researcher: $100,000 - $154,200
Full Researcher: $115,400 - $190,000
Senior Researcher: $152,700 - $262,500
RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.
Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
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