AIRC Research Fellow
Core
Lead advanced technical and policy research activities to improve defense acquisition outcomes through digital transformation of processes, data governance, and analysis.
Role type
Senior research fellow (defense acquisition policy & systems engineering)
Builds
Innovative approaches for defense acquisition, prototypes for government teams
Domain
Defense acquisition, public policy, systems engineering
Deliverable
research | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
PhD or equivalent experience in CS/Data Science/Engineering/Policy, interdisciplinary team leadership, proposal writing, technical briefing for non-specialists, data-driven policy analysis
Preferred skills
DoD acquisition leadership experience, data-driven policy analysis of program management, contracting, cost estimating, cybersecurity, industrial base
Technologies
Data collection tools, data governance frameworks, analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Lead conceptual formulation and prototyping of innovative acquisition approaches; Assess statutes and regulations affecting defense acquisition; Interface with government representatives to identify needs and share findings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities