System Evaluation Division Opportunities

Job Type Engineering Research, ScienceThe 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, Unified Commands and Defense Agencies in addressing important national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise.The System Evaluation Division (SED) conducts assessments of military effectiveness, system performance, and joint and allied interoperability. Such assessments assist DoD in making choices among competing systems, in setting force or inventory levels, and in identifying suitable concepts for employing systems in wartime. SED also conducts broad assessments of mission needs, develops system architectures, investigates new operational concepts, and examines the risks and costs that accompany technological integration.Challenging career opportunities now exist in SED for individuals interested in contributing to this broad program. We are seeking individuals with expertise in: Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems Information and computing systems
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.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.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have a graduate degree in a physical science, engineering, computer science or operations research. PhD's preferred. Recent graduates or candidates with direct experience in areas listed above will be considered.