Information Scientist (Applied Technology Policy)

RAND•Washington, DC

1d•$108,000 - $215,400•Onsite

About The Position

Information Scientists at RAND apply their analytical and technical expertise to examine complex policy problems by developing innovative research approaches such as modeling and simulation and novel artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools. They execute this research using a broad range of analytically rigorous quantitative and qualitative research tools, methods, and skills. They interpret research results to support stakeholder decision-making and communicate research results to policymakers and the public at all levels through written products and oral presentations. They also contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

Demonstrated technical or methodological skills, and/or domain knowledge in the technical design, development, testing, application, and/or operation of information, communications, space, automation, or AI/machine learning systems.
Cybersecurity systems implementation, security assurance, vulnerability risk management, or adversarial testing of AI-enabled systems
Development, deployment, and evaluation of AI-enabled research or decision-support tools, including LLM applications, agentic workflows, or human-in-the-loop analytical systems
Development, application, or policy analysis of financial technology systems, including digital assets and technology-enabled financial platforms and services
Development of modeling and simulation approaches for space, autonomous, robotic, or other complex systems
Analysis of large, complex datasets using data science or machine-learning methods
Excellent analytic skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with components of the Department of War is highly desired.
Professional or academic experience with a focus on the technical design, development, testing, application, and/or operation of engineered systems are preferred.
Successful applicants will be able to present strong evidence of research experience, demonstrated through authorship of academic publications, conference presentations, or prior professional reports.
Versatile with multiple research methods.
Candidates with an active U.S. security clearance are preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine complex policy problems by developing innovative research approaches such as modeling and simulation and novel artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools.
Execute this research using a broad range of analytically rigorous quantitative and qualitative research tools, methods, and skills.
Interpret research results to support stakeholder decision-making.
Communicate research results to policymakers and the public at all levels through written products and oral presentations.
Contribute to business development efforts