Research Analyst - Future Vertical Lift
Overview
The Operational Evaluation Division (OED) has an immediate career opening for a Research Analyst to support the Department of Defense's assessment of the operational effectiveness, suitability, survivability, and lethality of Army and Marine Corps rotorcraft systems. IDA takes great pride in the high caliber and timeliness of its analyses, which are produced in an atmosphere that encourages independent thinking and objective results. Work at IDA is conducted in a team environment and typically involves multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
The Analyst will support and advise mid- and senior-level civilian and military officials regarding the operational evaluation of Department of Defense weapon systems. The Analyst will assist in the design and planning for operational testing, observe operational test execution, consider associated modeling and simulation activity, and provide independent written assessments and analyses. Close interaction with officials responsible for the planning, development, and execution of testing is required. Travel to observe testing and participate in meetings is required.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- A PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or an interdisciplinary program that encompasses one of these areas of focus coupled with relevant work experience in government, industry, fellowships, or internships; OR
- A Master’s degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or an interdisciplinary program that encompasses one of these areas of focus coupled with 10+ years’ experience in aviation
- Technical skills or experience related to piloting, rotorcraft, aerodynamics, rotor design, finite element analysis, jet engines, propulsion, transmissions, flight control systems, fuel systems, structures, systems integration, avionics, navigation, avionics architecture, EO/IR sensors, radar sensors, radar processing, radar targeting, or reliability is a plus.
- Experience compiling and analyzing large sets of quantitative data is a plus.
- Experience in test and evaluation of government acquisition systems is a plus.
- Experience writing and editing reports or speeches for senior government officials is a plus.
- Marine or Army service is a plus.
- Up to 25% travel is required.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
Equal Opportunity Employer