Research Scientist, Defense Industrial Base Institute
Core
Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative research and project management for federally awarded Navy contracts focused on workforce development, supply chain, procurement, additive manufacturing, and AI in maritime and defense industrial sectors.
Role type
Senior Research Scientist (Social Sciences/Policy)
Builds
Federally funded research projects and practical solutions for the defense industrial base
Domain
Defense industrial base, maritime sectors, social sciences, policy, resilience
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Qualitative and quantitative research, project management, proposal preparation, team leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement, publication record
Preferred skills
Experience with sponsored research, management of research staff, training capabilities
Technologies
DIBI Navigator framework
Responsibilities
Manage and supervise a group of research assistants including undergraduate and graduate students; Lead new research development efforts and proposal submissions; Collaborate with external partners including government entities and private research firms; Prospect and develop new research opportunities aligned with the institute's mission
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
