Defense and Security Expert

5 days ago


Santa Monica, California, United States RAND Full time

About RAND

RAND is a nonprofit research organization that helps improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis. We are committed to maintaining a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff, where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

Job Summary

We are seeking an expert in defense and security issues to join our team as a Policy Researcher. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of, and demonstrable ability to, analyze security and military policies through experience in government, academic, or policy research settings.

Key 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
  • Develop new project ideas and gain support from potential sponsors
  • Mentor and develop junior staff members
  • Lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams
  • Set project standards and monitor progress
  • Communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policy-making audiences

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 above
  • Experience in one of the following areas is strongly preferred: gaming, security cooperation, force development
  • 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

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary range of $100,000 - $262,500
  • A strong benefits package, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off, and more
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team of researchers and analysts
  • The chance to contribute to high-impact research and analysis that informs policy decisions

Equal Opportunity Employer

RAND is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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