Research Associate – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear Defense (CBRN) Overview:The Institute for Defense Analyses is 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 (CBRN); organizational efficiency …
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Overview: This position provides publications support in a professional environment to the Science, Systems and Sustainment Division (S3D). Under minimal supervision, the S3D Publications Coordinator is responsible for the final curation, distribution, and archiving of formal Division publications. This position’s responsibilities include providing assistance, advice, and guidance to Division research and support staffs, adjuncts, and consultants on the proper format of IDA formal publications as well as other administrative tasks that support the preparation of division memoranda, reports, and briefings …
Overview The Billing Analyst position is an intermediate level professional accountant position responsible for preparing, monitoring and reporting of the government contract billing functions of the Finance Directorate, providing program and project support to the Supervisor of Accounts Receivable. Interprets accounting data, prepares and analyzes reports and makes recommendations. Prepares various accounting documents, schedules, exhibits, and summaries. Works closely with members of research divisions, directorates, and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems. Provides support to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor …
Research Analyst – Nuclear Strategy Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) 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 U.S., allied and adversary forces; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense; organizational efficiency, and management issues; …
Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a Federally-Funded Research and Development Center supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies. IDA’s mission is to provide objective analyses of national security issues and related national challenges, particularly those requiring extraordinary scientific and technical expertise. IDA takes great pride in the high caliber and timeliness of its analyses, which are produced in an atmosphere that encourages collaboration, independent thinking, and objective results. An opportunity now exists in our …
Overview As part of an integrated team, the Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting IDA’s institute-level internal and external communications programs. This individual supports groups and individuals across IDA to develop and disseminate news and information concerning corporate strategy, business plans, policies, research accomplishments and capabilities to both internal and external audiences. Responsibilities Supports communications planning and execution of various organization-specific changes, initiatives and programs. Collaborates across Corporate Communications to coordinate, produce and track progress of internal and external content. …
Summary Statement: This position requires employees to be onsite full-time, Monday through Friday for their scheduled work hours. Under general supervision, this position provides technical and life cycle operational support of computer systems and software. The incumbent applies general knowledge and exercises discretion and independent judgment to solve a range of operational non-routine problems of limited scope and complexity. Responsibilities include maintaining systems functionality, availability, security and performance. Assists in the implementation of programs or projects through operational and technical …
Overview The Information Systems Security Auditor (ISSA) works closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to support the daily operations of the information security program. Assists in maintaining the security posture of information systems; which includes physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. The ISSA plays an active role in monitoring a system and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the system security plan (SSP), managing and controlling changes to …
Applied Researcher, Defense – Logistics and Readiness Modeling Contribute to logistics and readiness research over a diverse project portfolio in the national defense domain. Make a tangible impact for mission-driven work with great pay and benefits. The Department of Defense spends hundreds of billions of dollars every year on operating and maintaining its weapon systems across all warfare domains, and yet these weapon systems often struggle to meet their readiness targets. The Sustainment Group in IDA’s Operational Evaluation Division (OED) …