The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a not-for-profit corporation that operates three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers serving the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, Unified Commands and Defense Agencies in addressing important national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise.

Research at IDA involves assessing technology feasibility, performance, producibility, demonstrations, and development risks. IDA also assists our sponsors in developing technology strategies, plans, standards, and investment priorities as well as assessing the domestic and international implications of trade and technology cooperation, plans, and controls.

Program areas include:

• Evaluations of strategic and tactical systems
• Test and evaluation of defense systems
• Command, control, and communications assessments
• Application of new technologies
• Information technology assessments
• Modeling and simulation
• Strategy and force assessments
• Cost and resource analysis
• Industrial resources

Challenging career opportunities now exist at IDA in each of our Studies and Analyses Center research divisions. Highly qualified individuals are sought, particularly self-starting professionals in the following areas:

• Mathematics, Statistics, and Operations Research
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Biology
• Business Administration and Management
• Humanities
• Economics
• Political Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Physics

IDA is seeking qualified candidates interested in working in a collaborative team environment on challenging technical problems. Bachelors or Masters-level candidates with experience in the quantitative sciences who are interested in an entry-level position are encouraged to look at the full list of specific research position opportunities that may better address your particular expertise and interests.   

IDA offers a competitive salary, an enviable benefits package, and a superior professional environment in a park-like setting. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

The Institute for Defense Analyses is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Our preferred method of receiving your resume is via email. If you are unable to email your resume, you may fax it to us. Resumes and inquiries should be sent to:

Institute for Defense Analyses
Attn: Employment Office
4850 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Fax Number: (240) 282-8314
Email: resumes@ida.org