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| The Research Specialist will be responsible for conducting research and studies and analyzing data from a variety of sources to provide input on Defense programs and projects and assist in developing policies and strategies to guide the acquisition and sustainment of Defense systems and capabilities for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) and the divisions that support it, namely the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), Assistant Secretary of Defense (Sustainment), Assistant Secretary of Defense (Energy, Installations and Environment), and Assistant Secretary of Defense (Industrial Base Policy), as well as the Directorate of Business Operations. |
| Essential Job Function |
- Collect and analyze data from a variety of sources (e.g., technical reports, field data, and policy documents) to inform decision-making processes related to defense acquisition and sustainment.
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| Position Overview |
| The Senior Research Specialist will be responsible for conducting research and studies and analyzing data from a variety of sources to provide input on Defense programs and projects and assist in developing policies and strategies to guide the acquisition and sustainment of Defense systems and capabilities for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), and the Directorate of Business Operations (DBO). |
| Essential Job Function |
- Collect and analyze data from a variety of sources (e.g., technical reports, field data, and policy documents) to inform decision-making processes related to defense acquisition and sustainment.
Alexandria, VA30+ days ago Primary Responsibilities: Maintains project files and databases; develops and maintains information sources and contacts; conducts reviews and searches of printed literature and databases, including government databases. Maintains bibliographic and statistical data; performs data cleaning and coding; summarizes and documents contract information, research findings, and other information; Contributes to the writing of project reports or papers as required. Alexandria, VA25 days ago p>This role is for a researcher who is able to contribute to ongoing projects involving the potential effects of nuclear weapons, the validity of models used to estimate them, and their higher order effects on military operations and planning. You will participate in and potentially lead technically rigorous studies, develop new analytic approaches, and translate complex results into defensible insights for senior decision-makers. Alexandria, VA25 days ago Adjunct Research Analysts provide technical, scientific, and analytical expertise in support of IDA's work requiring independent and objective research, test, study and analyses of national security issues and related national challenges, particularly those requiring extraordinary scientific and technical expertise. Sponsors rely on IDA for dispassionate, fact-based, and scientifically rigorous research and advice performed in a research environment free of commercial or shareholder interests where objectivity and the public interest are foremost. Alexandria, VA25 days ago This position is located in Alexandria, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. IDA offers the following benefits and resources to their employees: - Comprehensive benefits including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, maternity/paternity leave, 20 days paid time off, and relocation reimbursement;
- Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL);
- Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications;
- A culture of work-life balance, including flex time, partial telework, and limiting work communication to core business hours;
- The opportunity to craft your own unique research portfolio of distinct value to the national security enterprise.
The selected candidate will be responsible for various analytic functions, including interpreting the scope and impact of a broad spectrum of counter-terrorism technologies; defining problems and determining appropriate solution approaches through independent research; selecting modeling or analytical tools to support those approaches; and interpreting results and communicating findings (using both written and verbal means).
Alexandria, VA25 days ago We work with large amounts of maintenance and contract data logged by military personnel, employ statistical and machine learning techniques to estimate underlying patterns, and build data-driven models to support the Department of War optimize uptime for existing equipment in the interest of national defense. - Master's degree or PhD in a STEM field (such as Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Biology, Computer Science) or Operations Research, Data Science, or any other data-intensive research field.
Alexandria, VA25 days ago Example tasks included assessing the performance and survivability of individual military or intelligence systems; modeling the impact of new technologies and weapons concepts on warfighting effectiveness; determining the effectiveness of various force mixes in a mission or campaign context; observing tests and evaluating systems in development; assessing the physical security of critical infrastructure; and aiding government decision-making for investments in weapon system sustainment. The ideal candidate is eager to support the broad spectrum of research conducted in S3D, including technical support to Golden Dome, one of the nation's highest defense priorities, and is also an expert in their respective field. Alexandria, VA13 days ago p>Education and Experience: - Minimum of Master's degree in social science, biological sciences, public health or related fields, required; 5 or more years of directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.
Required Abilities: - Strong analytical, research, problem solving, and project management skills are essential with the ability to identify issues and develop sound, practical and creative solutions.
Alexandria, VA13 days ago li>Contribute to cross-organizational projects involving technical analyses conducted in partnership with IDA''''s Systems and Analyses Center (SAC), particularly the Science, Systems, and Sustainment (S3D) research division. - A strong employee and corporate culture of work-life balance, including commitment to average 40-hour work weeks through flex time, partial telework options, and expectation of communication only during core business hours.
Alexandria, VA23 days ago D. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Advanced technical expertise in material sciences or nuclear physics, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, actionable guidance for senior DOW leadership.
- Identify Emerging Issues - work with fellow researchers and sponsors to identify, prioritize, and communicate emerging issues relevant to IDA, its sponsors, and the broader community.
Washington, District of Columbia30+ days ago These roles are designed for scientists who can apply deep domain knowledge to real-world intelligence problems—supporting assessments related to CBRN/WMD, environmental and terrain impacts, technical validation, and long-term strategic analysis. Position Overview Mission One is seeking Mission Science & Applied Research Analyst to embed scientific expertise into intelligence and operational mission environments. Manassas, Virginia30+ days ago Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Bachelor's degree in Biology from an accredited college/university is required; At least two years of experience in scientific manuscripts, or other technical reports; Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and. Alexandria, VA30+ days ago li>Designing analytic solutions to ambiguous research questions and goals that may include techniques such as multi-level modeling (e.g., cross-classified random effects, linear mixed effects), data reduction (e.g., PCA, factor analysis, clustering), predictive model selection (e.g., LASSO, Ridge), natural language processing, and/or machine learning techniques . - Oversee large, complex project to include developing task plans and timelines, implementing scope and financial controls, aligning staffing resources to project technical requirements, and ensure rigorous and timely delivery of all deliverables .
Possession of an advanced degree (master’s or higher) in one of these or similar fields: National Security Affairs, International Relations, Engineering, Sciences, Economics, History, Mathematics or another related field and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience in Futures-related work and structured analytic techniques to include experience in preparing, coordinating, organizing, drafting, writing, editing, and sourcing futures-related major documents which have been formally published by a Department of Defense office or agency. + Conduct independent research and analysis of national and international forecasts, social, technological, economic, environmental, political, informational, and military topics of potential strategic significance to the Nation, DOD, and the Marine Corps to prepare authoritative, publishable articles, commentaries, assessments, and staff products. li>Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances). Infusion Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) job responsibilities: Conducts in-depth interviews with patients, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs physical examinations, and explores patient''s interpretation of health needs as it relates to their diagnoses.
Alexandria, VA30+ days ago p>Medical Assistant 2 Job Responsibilities: - Performs general patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; recording patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, administering injections, assisting physicians/nurses; preparing patient for examination and treatment; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
The Riverstone Clinic (6S), which is located within the newly built Inova Schar Cancer Institute, is an outpatient physician clinic whose team members work closely and expertly with our board-certified surgery oncologist and advanced practitioners to serve patients for management of Breast cancers.
Alexandria, VA30+ days ago Posting Number: F002609 Academic Title: Associate/Assistant Professor of Art Therapy Rank: Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Administrative Title: Discipline Social Sciences Specialty: Art Therapy Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Position Description Summary: The Art Therapy Program of The George Washington University in Washington, DC invites applications for a full-time contract faculty position. Our program is known for our: trauma coursework integrating current research with clinical work in our on-site Art Therapy Clinic; international focus with reciprocal-learning opportunities in India, Croatia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates; diverse internship opportunities with over 100 sites; dedicated classroom facilities, studio, and Art Therapy Gallery space; and our history as one of the oldest art therapy programs established by founders of the art therapy field.
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