Defense Research Analyst

CSBA is soliciting applications for a defense research analyst with a focus on force structure, wargaming, and operations research. The candidate would conduct and support research on a variety of defense issues and would help in the preparation and execution of defense workshops and wargames, including post-event analysis and reports. If you are interested in applying for this position please submit your resume to info@csbaonline.org.

Primary Responsibilities

• General Areas Studies and Research Reports
  • Contribute to defense-related databases and proprietary research tools
  • Support senior staff in research on defense concepts and capabilities
  • Proposal production and editorial support
• Defense Analysis
  • Provide expertise in analyzing data, developing information sources, and assessing available and alternative solutions to complex problems
  • Support senior staff engaged in defense budget, force structure, and operations research analysis
  • Research and writing on selected assigned issues on strategic and regional issues
• Workshop and Conference Support
  • Support senior staff in designing and implementing wargames and other exercises
  • Support issue-specific workshops, conferences, and other CSBA projects
  • Conduct post-exercise analysis and editorial support for written reports

Qualifications

• Required
  • Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and interest in learning other programming environments
  • Demonstrated research skills and proven ability to work independently
  • Strong writing, presentation and public speaking skills
  • Strong organizing and work planning skills
• Preferred
  • Masters level degree in security studies, foreign policy, political science, statistics, operations research or a related field
  • Wargaming/Operations Research experience
  • Eligible for a SECRET-level security clearance
  • Working knowledge of quantitative methods of analysis
  • Project Management experience