Early/Mid Technical Research Analyst
 RAND Corporation | |
 United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | |
 Dec 12, 2024 | |
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Job Type: Term (Fixed Term)Position Description Are you passionate about using your analytical skills to address critical policy challenges? RAND is seeking talented Technical Analysts to join our team and contribute to impactful research in national and homeland security policy. RAND analysts contribute to and lead innovative projects that deliver objective, reliable insights for the public and policymakers at multiple levels. They embrace diverse challenges on topics ranging from technology adoption to space operations that require strong analytic capabilities, technical knowledge, and academic or industry experience in engineering, applied mathematics, physics, risk and data analysis, computer science, and other applied sciences. Why RAND?
Responsibilities Technical Analysts will use their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to:
Term This position is a 3-year term position with the possibility of renewal. Qualifications/Experience All analyst positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. Experience or familiarity with components of the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security is desirable. Education Requirements A master's degree in engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, physical sciences, or related fields with 0 to 5 years of professional experience is preferred. A thesis or capstone project is also preferred. Applicants without a master's degree will be considered if they have a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant professional analytic experience. Note: Applicants with a PhD, JD, or other form of advanced degree should apply to our Researcher positions listed on our Careers website. Security Clearance Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Location Santa Monica, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA Application Materials Successful applications will include documentation in the application package of academic and professional activities that meet stated qualifications. A writing sample is required for this position. This sample can use a recent, previously written paper or report (e.g., journal article, master's thesis or paper written for coursework, prior employment, or internship). Applicants with fields of study or work experience in which they have not produced written products (e.g., model development), or in which written products have dissemination restrictions, may submit a short, written summary (i.e., less than one page) of one or more recent products they have developed. Salary Range: $70,400 - $143,000 Analyst I: $70,400 - $96,800 Analyst II: $88,000 - $121,000 Analyst III: $104,000 - $143,000 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.Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Application Review This notice will be open until January 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the majority being reviewed by early February. Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet | |