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Alexandria, VA
Joined July 2015
✅We're seeking a candidate with a doctorate in economics (or related disciplines) with strong skills in quantitative, econometric, statistical or computational methods. Job market candidates, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals will be considered.
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📊 Apply economic theory and advanced analytic methods to issues of national security policy and resource management, from personnel retention experiments to machine learning on administrative data.
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🤝 At IDA, you'll work in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams and directly with government sponsors to inform defense policy and resource decisions.
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IDA researchers have a unique opportunity to design microgames on topics of interest through the #IDAMicrogameProject (IMP), an extracurricular initiative led by the Joint Advanced Warfighting Division of IDA’s Systems and Analyses Center FFRDC.
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The IMP challenges analysts to create small, playable board games that fit on a sheet or two of paper. Mentorship and peer support help participants explore game design as a tool for creativity, communication and problem-solving.
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This year's IMP culminated in a showcase at IDA headquarters, where participants led demonstrations of their games. Stay tuned to learn more about their designs!
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🔔The application period for STPI's Science Policy Fellowship is open! This two-year program gives recent graduates a unique opportunity to put critical thinking and analytic skills to work on real-world science and technology policy challenges.
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📅Mark your calendars! #DATAWorks27 will take place April 13-15 at @NASALangley in Hampton, VA. This annual workshop strengthens the #defense and #aerospace test and evaluation community through rigorous, science- and technology-based approaches to test design and data analysis.
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🚀Learn more and stay tuned for details on how to participate: idalink.org/DATAWorks2027
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We’re proud to host an interdisciplinary staff of the nation’s best scientists, engineers, policy analysts, operational professionals and intelligence analysts. Learn why government sponsors rely on IDA: idalink.org/IDA-Sponsors.
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📢 IDA is seeking a Personnel Security Specialist to help execute our personnel security program in compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual and Intelligence Community directives.
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💼 You'll manage data integrity in the SIMS database, track and resolve clearance actions, and support security reviews conducted by @DCSAgov and other agencies. The role also delivers high-touch customer service to IDA staff.
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➡️ Four years of related security experience, a bachelor's degree, and SIMS experience are preferred. This is a two-year term appointment with the possibility of extension. Apply today: idalink.org/BOND_PerSec
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Happy Birthday, @USNavy! Navy veteran and IDA researcher Casey Tabas shares what she learned through her service as an electronic technician (ET):
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“I was told it was corny to say I enlisted to serve, and nobody believed me, but I did. I’m grateful for my time in the Navy. It taught me work ethic, tenacity and trust in my abilities. Forever an ET.” IDA thanks all who have served since 1775. #USNavy #SeaPower
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We’re pleased to announce that IDA has earned a gold-level Aetna® Workplace Well-being Award, recognizing the organization’s commitment to helping employees live healthier, more supported lives.
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IDA was acknowledged for designing an active well-being strategy with clear focus areas, providing strong mental health and social well-being resources, and maintaining a continuous-improvement approach to wellness. Congratulations to our HR Benefits team!
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🌟 Jim Thorne was named an @aiaa Class of 2027 Associate Fellow. AIAA Associate Fellows are an elite class of researchers known for their contributions to aerospace. He was selected for his impact on the field of astrodynamics and leadership in aerospace communications.
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