PhD Research Analyst — National Security & Space Systems
National Science Teachers Association
Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Research Analyst with PhD-level expertise to join the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division (S3D). You will conduct rigorous data analysis and develop software tools, presenting results to high‑ranking government officials. Ideal candidates have a PhD in a technical field and a proven research record, with programming experience in Python/C/C++/MATLAB and strong written and verbal communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Science Teachers Association
$340 per month
Missile Defense and Space Systems Research Analyst OverviewApply your analytical skills... ...analysis to key national decision-makers and Congress... ...nation’s toughest national security and technology challenges through... ...Statistics, Operations Research):A PhD degree.A Master’s degree...For phdLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hours$115.2k - $175k
....00 - $175,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI... ...manages the sensors, systems and other assets... ...Orders- Updated OSD (Research & Engineering)... ...s; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with... ...exportability or national strategy.• Relevant... ...seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce...For phdFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaWorldwide$340 per month
...federally‑funded research and development center... ...challenging U.S. security and science... ...state‑of‑the‑art Systems and Analyses Center... ...) for a Research Analyst with PhD-level subject‑... ...strengths to the national security and defense... ...survivability of space systems and...For phdLocal areaImmediate startRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$80.15k - $180k
...00 - $180,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI... ...manages the sensors, systems and other assets... ...Economic Analyst provides research, analysis, and strategic... ...to support national security programs... ...experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate... ...tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature...For phdFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaWorldwide$85.3k
...dimensional data towards national security impact? Do you want... ...challenges in complex systems. The Complex Systems... ...Systems Center ( conducts research at the intersection of... ...job if you: Have a PhD degree in a relevant... ...defense, security, space and science challenges...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$85.3k
...dimensional data towards national security impact? Do you want... ...challenges in complex systems. The Complex Systems... ...Systems Center, conducts research at the intersection of... ...Have a PhD degree in a relevant field... ...critical defense, security, space and science challenges...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$115.2k - $175k
....00 - $175,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI... ...manages the sensors, systems and other assets... ...Orders- Updated OSD (Research & Engineering)... ...relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate... ...exportability, or national strategy.•... ...seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce...For phdFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaWorldwide$220k - $260k
...for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. At STR, Defense Systems Analysts study complex defense... ...of ground, air, and space sensing and counter‑... ..., Navy, and DARPA research programs. The Role... ...government BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical...For phdFull timeLocal areaRemote work$140k - $175k
...0 - 25% Minimum Security Clearance Required... ...seeking an energetic Systems Engineer to... ...the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in managing... ...transition priority Naval Space S&T portfolios.... ...of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited... ...religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry,...For phdFull timeTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeLocal area$89.6k - $204k
Systems Engineer (Entry Level to SME) TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED... ...our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge... ...systems (e.g., aerospace, defense, space constellations, or high-... ...relevant experience, o or PhD with 0 years of relevant experience...For phdWork at officeLocal area$206k - $284k
...development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security requirements. Our... ...associated algorithm research. We mature these technologies... ...(e.g., Air Force, Space Force, Navy, DARPA, etc.... ...required by the US government PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical...For phdFull timeFor subcontractorLocal areaRemote workNight shift- ...Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high... ...solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years... ...technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military... ...Desired: Master's degree or PhD Strong background in...For phdWork at officeImmediate start
$120k - $150k
...Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high... ...solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years... ...Assessments. SPA has a need for a Research Analyst to conduct research and... ...modernization, hypersonics, space/cyber threats, PRC/Russia deterrence...Flexible hours$155.9k - $233.9k
...trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the... ...of a federally funded research and development center... ...launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and... ...across the national security space (NSS) enterprise... ...with engineers and analysts to provide technical advice...Full timeWork at officeImmediate startRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$130k - $140k
...Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers... ...solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years... ...upcoming need for an Operations Research Analyst to provide advanced analytical... ...homeland defense mission spaces to make better decisions....Contract workWork at officeFlexible hours$105k
...you experienced with RF systems design, analysis, and development for space and ground segments? Are... ...critical contributions to our Nation's critical challenges.... ...a Top Secret level security clearance by your start... ...requirements if you have... PhD degree in Electrical...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$100k
...detail-oriented Senior System Security Engineers to contribute... ..... Possess a Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Computer... ...experience in applied research for the areas of systems... ...-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges....For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$104k - $166k
...Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions... ...across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The... ...highly skilled and innovative System Administrator to join our team... .../MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD ~Clearance: Active TS/SCI...For phdContract workTemporary workShift workNight shift$115.2k - $175k
...00 - $175,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI... ...manages the sensors, systems and other assets... ...Orders Updated OSD (Research & Engineering)... ...s; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with... ...exportability or national strategy. Relevant... ...seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce...For phdFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaWorldwide- Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Senior Science Advisor to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on... ...outcomes and program direction. The successful candidate will bring a PhD, 18+ years of DoD-related experience, and a proven track record...For phd
$105k
...Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland is seeking a Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems Engineer to develop advanced algorithms and collaborate on real-world national security challenges. As a new PhD graduate, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to transition...For phd$100k
...technologies into a complex system of systems? If so, we'... ...(land, sea, air, space). We want you to help us... ...Have an active Top Secret security clearance and can... ...you... Possess an MS or PhD degree in Engineering,... ...class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense...For phdTemporary workWork experience placementRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$100k
Description Are you a \"systems thinker\" with... ...have impact on nationally important... ...engineering/analyst role that helps... ...INDOPACOM, or Enabling Space Superiority? Do... ...by conducting research, studies, and... ...Final Secret security clearance. If... ...master’s degree or PhD degree) in...For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementRelocation packageFlexible hours$102.5k - $227.5k
Job Title: 2026 PhD Graduate - Systems Engineer/Analyst - Multi-Mission Planning Development... ...INDOPACOM, operationalizing space forces and... ...obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date... ...world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security...For phdFull timeInterim roleInternshipSummer internshipWorldwide$102.5k
...passionate about applying your PhD to tackle the difficult... ..., Operationalizing Space Forces and... ...optimize fielded military systems for maximum performance... ...obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start... ...class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense...For phdFull timeTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleInternshipSummer internshipRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...institutions, often collaborating with national security partners. In This Position You... ...to grow and develop your own research areas, if you desire Required Qualifications PhD in Computer Science or related... ...with geospatial coordinates systems and transformation is desirable...For phd
- ...Applied Physics Laboratory seeks a Radar Signal Processing and Sensor Systems Engineer to work on advanced algorithms and sensors addressing national security. This position is ideal for recent PhD graduates interested in technical leadership early in their career. You...For phd
- ...Laurel, MD seeks engineers and scientists with a PhD in technical fields to join our Sensor Systems Group. You will work on cutting-edge radar and sensor... ..., and prototype signal processing algorithms for national security applications. You will engage with scientists and...For phd
$85k
...your expertise in radar systems, physics, modeling and simulation... ...an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start... ...if you... Have a MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering... ...‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges....For phdTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours$105k
...a member of the Flight Systems Performance Group, you... ...systems that are part of our Nation’s premiere strategic... ...job if you… Have a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering... ...Interim Secret level security clearance by your start... ...defense, security, space and science challenges....For phdTemporary workWork experience placementInterim roleRelocation packageFlexible hours
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to PhD Research Analyst — National Security & Space Systems. Be the first to apply!
- institutional research analyst Alexandria, VA
- research analyst healthcare Alexandria, VA
- research analyst Alexandria, VA
- research consultant Alexandria, VA
- phd science Alexandria, VA
- phd Alexandria, VA
- phd physics part time Alexandria, VA
- phd engineering Alexandria, VA
- education policy research Alexandria, VA
- scientific research Alexandria, VA


