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The RAND Office of External Affairs (OEA) has an exciting opportunity in its Research Editorial and Production group for a digital production professional who is looking to use their skills to support RAND’s mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis while cultivating expertise in digital production for a nonprofit policy research institute. As part of the... Digital Production team, the Website Specialist will The RAND Office of External Affairs (OEA) has an exciting opportunity in its Research Editorial and Production group for a digital production professional who is looking to use their skills to support RAND’s mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis while cultivating expertise in digital production for a nonprofit policy research institute.

As part of the... Digital Production team, the Website Specialist will execute digital production tasks including but not limited to the creation and posting of PDF and digital research content on RAND’s website in support of RAND’s communications and outreach goals. Primary duties include the following:
• Create and prepare documents, digital content, and digital assets for posting to RAND.org, including optimizing PDF documents and maintaining assets and metadata in the content management system.
• Maintain the schedule for posting research documents and assets and coordinate with OEA colleagues on product rollouts.
• Prepare and send HTML emails.
• Collaborate with digital designers, research editors, and front-end developers on page layout and coding for digital research content.
• Provide superior customer service to site visitors by promptly responding to requests for support or site information.
• Assist with other digital content management tasks.

Qualifications

Required
• Demonstrated interest in and facility with new and innovative digital technologies.
• Attention to detail and a proven track record of successful multitasking.
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams using good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Mac and Windows operating systems.
• Proven knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Experience with Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or related design software.
• Experience using content management systems.

Preferred
• Working knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager and Workfront.
• Experience developing digital or PDF content according to best practices for accessibility.

Education Requirements

An associate’s degree is required for this position; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of one (1)year of relevant experience is required.

Location

This position will be located at one of the following RAND offices: Arlington, Va.; Pittsburgh, Pa,; Boston, Ma.; or Santa Monica, Calif. This position is eligible for RAND’s hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. Some on-site presence will be required to meet business needs, including on an ad-hoc basis; onsite needs will vary from month to month.

Salary Range

$54,700 - $79,600

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including, but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, and expertise; and internal equity. This position is overtime eligible. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid time off, and more.

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Under minimal supervision, performs complex technical/analytical work and/or process management in support of the development, interpretation and implementation of business planning processes. Develops and implements concepts or techniques for financial and strategic planning and control. Prepares periodic performance and strategic assessments for use in budget planning, developing forecasts and... projections using established policies, procedures Under minimal supervision, performs complex technical/analytical work and/or process management in support of the development, interpretation and implementation of business planning processes. Develops and implements concepts or techniques for financial and strategic planning and control. Prepares periodic performance and strategic assessments for use in budget planning, developing forecasts and... projections using established policies, procedures and guidelines. Prepares and presents briefings to senior leadership to drive decision-making on financial and strategic plans, demonstrating an ability to communicate across various levels of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Gathers and prepares analysis with minimal guidance based on information from internal and external sources.
• Develops, maintains, audits and reviews financial results and forecasts. Identifies inconsistencies in financial results. Prepares recommendations based on data summaries, trend analysis, etc.
• Serves as liaison between Corporate Planning and Analysis and research and functional organization leadership, including but not limited to preparing and presenting briefings to senior leadership to drive decision-making on financial and strategic plans and targets.
• Develops and works within complex spreadsheets and financial planning templates, providing training and guidance to other users as needed.
• Participates in the development and implementation of concepts and techniques for financial and strategic planning and control.
• Develops, designs, and manages independent ad hoc projects.
• Leads multi-person projects and analytical efforts crossing department boundaries.
• Develops/prepares reports and assists in the development of new/revised policies.
• Interprets and applies internal policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills required
• Inquisitive active thinker willing and able to quickly learn new concepts; takes initiative to advance assignments as far as possible with minimal direction
• Excellent attention to detail, able to produce high-quality precision work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Knowledge of federal government contractor rules and regulations preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel required
• Thorough knowledge of PC required
• Intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint preferred

Education Requirements

Master’s/MBA Degree

Experience

Minimum of six years relevant experience

Salary Range

$113,700 - $173,600

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

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Job Type: Regular ... Position Description The RAND Office of External Affairs (OEA) has an exciting opportunity in its Research Editorial and Production group for a digital production professional who is looking to use their skills to support RAND's mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis while cultivating expertise in digital production for a nonprofit policy research institute. As part of the Digital Production Job Type:
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Position Description

The RAND Office of External Affairs (OEA) has an exciting opportunity in its Research Editorial and Production group for a digital production professional who is looking to use their skills to support RAND's mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis while cultivating expertise in digital production for a nonprofit policy research institute.

As part of the Digital Production team, the Website Specialist will execute digital production tasks including but not limited to the creation and posting of PDF and digital research content on RAND's website in support of RAND's communications and outreach goals. Primary duties include the following:
• Create and prepare documents, digital content, and digital assets for posting to RAND.org, including optimizing PDF documents and maintaining assets and metadata in the content management system.
• Maintain the schedule for posting research documents and assets and coordinate with OEA colleagues on product rollouts.
• Prepare and send HTML emails.
• Collaborate with digital designers, research editors, and front-end developers on page layout and coding for digital research content.
• Provide superior customer service to site visitors by promptly responding to requests for support or site information.
• Assist with other digital content management tasks.

Qualifications

Required
• Demonstrated interest in and facility with new and innovative digital technologies.
• Attention to detail and a proven track record of successful multitasking.
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams using good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Mac and Windows operating systems.
• Proven knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Experience with Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or related design software.
• Experience using content management systems.

Preferred
• Working knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager and Workfront.
• Experience developing digital or PDF content according to best practices for accessibility.

Education Requirements

An associate's degree is required for this position; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience

A minimum of one (1)year of relevant experience is required.

Location

This position will be located at one of the following RAND offices: Arlington, Va.; Pittsburgh, Pa,; Boston, Ma.; or Santa Monica, Calif. This position is eligible for RAND's hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. Some on-site presence will be required to meet business needs, including on an ad-hoc basis; onsite needs will vary from month to month.

Salary Range

$54,700 - $79,600

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including, but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, and expertise; and internal equity. This position is overtime eligible. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid time off, and more.

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The Research Programming Group (RPG) Research Data Manager is responsible for assessing, acquiring, and managing collections of data at RAND. Duties include interfacing with data providers, curating the data and creating an inventory of data along with associated metadata and documentation. The RPG Research Data Manager is expected to work closely with all RAND stakeholders, including research... staff, RPG management, project programmers and IS technical The Research Programming Group (RPG) Research Data Manager is responsible for assessing, acquiring, and managing collections of data at RAND. Duties include interfacing with data providers, curating the data and creating an inventory of data along with associated metadata and documentation. The RPG Research Data Manager is expected to work closely with all RAND stakeholders, including research... staff, RPG management, project programmers and IS technical staff, as well as external data providers.

Duties

The RPG Research Data Manager oversees the process of data collection and will be expected to:
• Work with program and division leadership, project PIs and staff to understand current and future data needs and identify data sources to address project needs.
• Evaluate new resources for possible purchase or digital capture, such as Twitter feeds, etc.
• Be familiar with requirements from funding agencies and interface with data providers to maintain current MOU and data management plans to assure on-going data feeds.
• Be knowledgeable of issues such as copyright, intellectual property, licensing of data, and reuse.
• Be familiar with and document processes to access data at virtual centers such as ICPSR, Census Research Data Centers, CMS’s VRDC and IDR, DOD’s ADVANA and Vantage, etc.
• Work with RAND Information Security (IS) to maintain a secure and accessible environment for data holdings across a variety of operating system environments at RAND and cloud-based environments.
• Be knowledgeable about security protocols, including secure file transfer protocols (SFTP), encryption methods, human subjects’ protection.

Inventory and MetaData
• Develop in-house processes to curate data feeds and catalog data in the Informatica data catalog using normalized metadata and standardized taxonomy terms.
• Work closely with SMEs to develop detailed descriptive, structural, and administrative metadata for each data holding to be entered into the Data Catalog.
• Develop in-house processes to curate data feeds and catalog data in the Informatica data catalog using normalized metadata and standardized taxonomy terms
• Acquire and maintain detailed documentation and develop a mechanism to capture and record knowledge gained from SME’s and augment documentation with lessons learned from project use of the data
• Participate in outreach and research support, especially regarding data collection issues.
• Advise researchers on available data sources. Refer questions to the appropriate SMEs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Library/Information Science, data science or closely related quantitative field required.

Experience

A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience required.

Basic Qualifications
• Three or more years of foundational research data experience, implementing management principles, procedures, and best practices, with a particular focus on the research data lifecycle.
• Experience with the development and application of metadata schema and local taxonomies.
• Familiarity with one or more applications for working with data (e.g., SAS, Python, R, SQL based tools or others).
• Ability to communicate with a variety of partners, including technical experts and those with limited technical knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, make decisions, problem-solve as well as take initiative on independent projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to transparency, rigor, and reproducibility in research.
• Attention to detail and very strong documentation and workflow management skills.

Location

Santa Monica (preferable), Washington D.C., Pittsburgh

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for a U.S. government security clearance.

Salary Range

$95,100 - $144,800

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Positions Open

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Information Services Project Manager IV page is loaded Information Services Project Manager IV Apply locations Santa Monica, CA (Greater Los Angeles Area) time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R1687 ... Job Type: Regular IS Project Manager The IS Project Manager (Senior Level) will lead, engage, and partner with the RAND groups throughout the organization on multiple initiatives of high complexity, requiring integration Information Services Project Manager IV page is loaded Information Services Project Manager IV
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Job Type:
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IS Project Manager

The IS Project Manager (Senior Level) will lead, engage, and partner with the RAND groups throughout the organization on multiple initiatives of high complexity, requiring integration across several functional areas and/or organizations. The Project Manager will acquire in-depth knowledge of RAND’s business to continually identify ways to improve RAND’s effectiveness and efficiency.

The Project Manager is responsible for infrastructure and security related initiatives, direct subject matter experts, and individual technical contributors. The Project Manager should have hands-on experience developing and implementing solutions in a business environment. The Project Manager will partner effectively with the business staff and researchers within RAND.

The Project Manager will lead & engage across various initiative aspects including product selection, testing, configuration, deployment, and support. The Project Manager will be the principal author of many deliverables including business case, requirements, and test plans, and will participate and sometimes lead the definition of technical architectures. The Project Manager will also work with team members to help prepare costing, capital requests, metric capture and reporting, and demonstration of value secured. The Project Manager will ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The Project Manager position will be involved in all aspects of infrastructure remediation and pro-active initiatives including:
• Assist in periodic or ad-hoc report production to provide relevant situational awareness for senior stakeholders
• Assists in the coordination and completion of operational documentation
• Work with the infrastructure teams to develop strategies and plans to enforce requirements and ensure successful deployments and ROI metrics
• Provide additional support to RAND Information Systems Operations as needed

Qualifications
• Experience with market leading IT systems and products and ability to lead the project team in the market discovery/selection and analysis efforts of such products and systems.
• Experience with market leading infrastructure and products and willingness to learn on the job
• Experience managing and leading the design, development, and deployment of multiple, simultaneous custom, off-the-shelf or cloud-based services or upgrade infrastructure related initiatives.
• Proven experience managing and coordinating vendors, vendor professional services resources, and internal technical staff to include service desk, network ops, system administrators and architects.
• Proven experience managing stakeholder relationships. Experience in complex initiatives within a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills and the ability to secure results through others.
• Proven experience defining and adhering to staff and resource budgets.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure architectures, technologies and experience in both in-house developed systems and off-the-shelf applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with information technology professionals as well as very well-informed customers.
• Experience working in a US Government information security regulated environment or DoD classified information systems environment are a plus

Education Requirements
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• BA/BS preferred or equivalent experience.
• Network, wireless and unified communication related certifications are a plus

Experience

Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience required.

Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Location:
Santa Monica

Salary range:

$142,000 - $216,500

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

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The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,770 people from approximately 50 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $346 million.

RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff.

The RAND Corporation's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at (310) 393-0411 or at jobs@rand.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information
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Position Description The RAND Office of External Affairs (OEA) has an exciting opportunity in its Research Editorial and Production group for a publications project management professional to support RAND’s mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis while cultivating expertise in managing production for nonprofit and scholarly research publications... As part of the Print Production group, the Production Editor Position Description

The RAND Office of External Affairs (OEA) has an exciting opportunity in its Research Editorial and Production group for a publications project management professional to support RAND’s mission to help improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis while cultivating expertise in managing production for nonprofit and scholarly research publications...

As part of the Print Production group, the Production Editor will play a critical role in managing the production of RAND publications, ensuring that they are produced on time, within budget, in accordance with RAND’s quality standards, and in a manner that maximizes outreach and impact potential with various audiences. Primary duties include the following:
• With limited oversight, manage production of standard and occasionally complex publications by overseeing budgets, schedules, resources, and task assignments over the complete production and dissemination arc. Provide cost estimates, production timelines, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain accurate, complete, and current records in various systems that support search, reporting, and data-driven decisionmaking and analysis.
• Participate in planning for division publication portfolios or high-profile projects by closely collaborating with division leadership, researchers, and other staff and by executing collateral duties.
• Contribute to OEA initiatives, such as software adoption and business-process refinement, and contribute to documentation and training related to best practices in using production-management systems and tools.

In all these activities, a successful Production Editor must work effectively with colleagues in OEA and the broader RAND organization to promote RAND standards for high-quality and objective research communications.

Qualifications

Required
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interest and skill in managing publications and relationships
• Prior experience managing publication projects, including experience overseeing production of both print and online products
• Thorough knowledge of the publication production arc
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Attention to detail and a proven track record of actively overseeing and tracking complex, detail-driven business processes
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign)

Preferred
• Experience working in an academic, public policy, or nonprofit publishing
• Working knowledge of Adobe Workfront and Adobe Experience Manager or similar production-management systems
• Experience working with print, 508-compliance, and other vendors
• Prior experience in editing, typesetting, proofreading, or proofchecking

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required. Relevant experience includes managing print and digital publications projects. Experience in a publishing or communications environment is desirable.

Security Clearance

The ability to obtain and maintain DHS Fitness and a U.S. security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Location

This position will be located at one of the following RAND offices: Arlington, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Santa Monica, CA. This position is eligible for RAND’s hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. Some onsite presence will be required to meet business needs, including on an ad-hoc basis; onsite needs will vary from month to month.

Salary Range

$60,900 - $90,800

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including, but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid time off, and more.

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Job Type: Regular Receptionist On an onsite basis, the selected individual for this position will staff the Reception Desk at the main entry point to the RAND Washington office and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Answer phone calls, greet visitors, monitor entrance, and check in visitors through security visitor application Issue visitor badges per Security instruction Direct calls and provide information to clients, RAND staff, Job Type: Regular Receptionist On an onsite basis, the selected individual for this position will staff the Reception Desk at the main entry point to the RAND Washington office and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Answer phone calls, greet visitors, monitor entrance, and check in visitors through security visitor application Issue visitor badges per Security instruction Direct calls and provide information to clients, RAND staff, and other visitors or callers Notify employees when guests arrive Serve as main point of contact for the Facilities service requests and enter and update work orders Use Excel to create and analyze Facilities metrics as requested Interact with vendors and couriers and direct accordingly Manage commuter incentives, including tracking, onboarding and offboarding employees, and troubleshooting issues Assist with office-wide communication Assist with employee and visitor reservations of workspace and conference rooms Schedule meetings Create... and submit Security logs as needed Assist with training and documentation Other duties as assigned Clearances: This position requires an active Secret DOD clearance is required Educational requirements: High school degree required, college degree is preferred. Specific technical skills: PC computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel required; effective interpersonal and organizational skills required; excellent written and verbal communication skills required; familiarity with office telephone systems and scheduling software preferred. Related experience required: 1-2 years Location: Washington Positions open: One Salary range: $37,100- $53,900 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,770 people from approximately 50 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $346 million. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff. The RAND Corporation's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at (310) 393-0411 or at jobs@rand.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Show more details...
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Job Type: Regular Position Description RAND has exciting opportunities for Aeronautical Engineers interested in utilizing their skills and experience to impact National and Homeland Security policies at the highest levels. As a part of RAND’s research staff, Engineers design, execute, and disseminate results of research that assists public policy makers at all levels, private sector leaders in... many industries, and the public at large in efforts Job Type: Regular Position Description RAND has exciting opportunities for Aeronautical Engineers interested in utilizing their skills and experience to impact National and Homeland Security policies at the highest levels. As a part of RAND’s research staff, Engineers design, execute, and disseminate results of research that assists public policy makers at all levels, private sector leaders in... many industries, and the public at large in efforts to strengthen the nation's economy, maintain its security, and improve quality of life. Engineers are expected to bring technical expertise to interdisciplinary team to bear on a wide range of policy problems across RAND’s research agendas. Aeronautical Engineers at RAND apply their skills to assess and develop future aircraft designs, both manned and unmanned, in support of Air Force, other services, and domestic clients. Aeronautical Engineers make technical contributions to research at RAND in one or more of the following areas: Aircraft design Aerodynamics Flightworthiness Survivability, endurance, and payload analyses Systems engineering and integration Airworthiness and safety Range / payload studies Mission analysis Concept formulation Modeling, simulation, and mathematical modeling Experience RAND is seeking aeronautical or aerospace engineers with experience in aircraft and missile conceptual design that encompasses a full understanding of aerodynamics, mass properties (weigh, balance), propulsion, power and flight controls across the range of expected flight conditions. These conceptual designs and performance evaluations directly support RAND concept development, cost, effectiveness (survivability, lethality) and technology assessments often using complex and dynamic computer modeling and simulation (M&S) tools. Preferred applicants have experience supporting these types of higher-level analyses to include familiarity with classified Air Force and DoD engagement and mission M&S tools. Experience in developing or applying standard aeronautical/aerospace computer aided design (CAD) tools is required, along with relevant computer aided design (CAD) programming skills needed to perform conceptual design work. Successful applicants will have evidence of strong skills in aeronautical engineering, as demonstrated through experience in aircraft programs and research centers; presentations and publication records; and, coursework. All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. Knowledge of models-based systems engineering principles and tools (operations analysis, subsystem models, emulators, and other tools) is required. Research experience applying the above skills in government, industry, and/or academia is preferred. Familiarity with military aviation mission areas and requirements, and experience with MATLAB, python or similar models are also preferred. Education Requirements A Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in an Engineering field (or similar) is required, with strong preference for those with aeronautical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering degrees. Applicants with a masters degree must have at least 5 years of professional or academic experience; applicants with a bachelors degree must have at least 10 years of professional or academic experience. Preference will be given to those with strong aeronautical coursework and educational experience. Security Clearance Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Locations Santa Monica, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA Writing Sample Required A writing sample is required for this position. Applicants are encouraged to use pieces that have been published in academic or other journals but may use graduate theses or papers written for coursework, prior employment, or internships. Salary Range Associate Researcher: $94,800 - $148,350 Full Researcher: $109,600 - $181,075 Senior Researcher: $149,100 - $252,075 Hiring ranges for Economists, Management Scientists and Physician Researchers are slightly higher than the ranges shown. RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment as an Associate, Full, or Senior researcher in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,770 people from approximately 50 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $346 million. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. 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On an onsite basis, the selected individual for this position will staff the Reception Desk at the main entry point to the RAND Washington office and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities... • Answer phone calls, greet visitors, monitor entrance, and check in visitors through security visitor application • Issue visitor badges per Security instruction • Direct calls and provide information to clients, RAND staff, and other visitors On an onsite basis, the selected individual for this position will staff the Reception Desk at the main entry point to the RAND Washington office and perform other duties as assigned.

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• Answer phone calls, greet visitors, monitor entrance, and check in visitors through security visitor application
• Issue visitor badges per Security instruction
• Direct calls and provide information to clients, RAND staff, and other visitors or callers
• Notify employees when guests arrive
• Serve as main point of contact for the Facilities service requests and enter and update work orders
• Use Excel to create and analyze Facilities metrics as requested
• Interact with vendors and couriers and direct accordingly
• Manage commuter incentives, including tracking, onboarding and offboarding employees, and troubleshooting issues
• Assist with office-wide communication
• Assist with employee and visitor reservations of workspace and conference rooms
• Schedule meetings
• Create and submit Security logs as needed
• Assist with training and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Clearances: This position requires an active Secret DOD clearance is required

Educational requirements: High school degree required, college degree is preferred.

Specific technical skills: PC computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel required; effective interpersonal and organizational skills required; excellent written and verbal communication skills required; familiarity with office telephone systems and scheduling software preferred.

Related experience required: 1-2 years

Location: Washington

Positions open: One

Salary range:

$37,100- $53,900

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

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Diversity at RAND

Diversity, equity, and inclusivity are essential operating principles at RAND. We are committed to maintaining a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff, where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We seek unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook.

Position Description

RAND is seeking applicants at all levels of experience for quantitative psychologist positions. Successful applicants will have, strong analytic skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, an interest in building a policy research portfolio, the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity, and intellectual curiosity and motivation to work on addressing critical policy challenges. Researchers at RAND work on collaborative research teams to solve real-world problems, producing objective, scientific analyses in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports to guide policymakers on a diverse set of issues. These multidisciplinary teams can include health policy researchers, economists, natural scientists, epidemiologists, social scientists, and others with relevant training. They apply rigorous, empirical research designs to analyze health policy issues and evaluate programs. A record of peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding consistent with experience is expected. Experience in conducting applied and policy-oriented research - as well as experience with implementation and/or evaluation are also valued.

Quantitative psychologists at RAND have expertise in advanced scale development (e.g., EFA, CFA, IRT) and multivariate methods (SEM, growth [mixture] models, multi-level models) and, importantly, the ability to identify sound psychometric solutions and methodologies to apply to real world policy problems. Examples include developing and using psychometric tools such as scale development and validation to analyze data gathered through various means (e.g., focus groups, surveys, extant databases); modeling longitudinal change and moderators of change in cluster randomized trials; and developing new methodologies to answer complex questions. They also have the ability to summarize complex technical information and communicate it, verbally or in writing, to a variety of audiences and clients. Additionally, they are proficient in one or more analytic software packages (e.g., R, Mplus, SAS, Stata). Quantitative psychologists at RAND are in high demand and as such collaborate with several research teams. These collaborations often result in leading larger analytic teams and, in many cases, facilitate the development of individual programs of research.

Senior researchers are expected to show a demonstrated ability to conceptualize research studies, obtain extramural funding, mentor and develop junior staff members, lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams, set project standards and monitor progress, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policy-making audiences. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Staff members have opportunities to teach in the Pardee RAND Graduate School and to collaborate on projects across various research programs, including Health; Education; Labor and Population; National Security; and Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment

Specializations of interest include:
• Workforce selection and training
• Public health and health care
• Public safety and justice
• Terrorism and homeland security
• International affairs
• National security
• Race/ethnic equity
• Education
• Quality measurement
• Children, families and aging
• Social network analysis
• Program evaluation
• Community based research
• Organizational behavior

Education Requirements

PhD in Quantitative Psychology, Psychometrics, Psychological Measurement, Educational Measurement, and related fields with an emphasis on quantitative analysis or psychometrics (you may also apply if you are at the dissertation stage and expect to complete your PhD within 12 months).

Experience

Training in and experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods is required. A record of peer-reviewed publications and funding consistent with experience is expected. Experience in conducting applied and policy-oriented research-as well as experience with implementation and/or evaluation-are also valued.

Application Materials
• CV, cover letter, and writing sample are required (PDF documents are preferred). One writing sample is sufficient if it is a published journal article from a refereed source, otherwise two writing samples are required (e.g., a draft first-authored journal article or a job market paper).
• References: For researchers with fewer than 3 years of experience post-PhD completion, 3 letters of recommendation are required. These should be emailed directly to bpscts@rand.org.

Salary Range

Associate Researcher: $94,800 - $148,350

Full Researcher: $109,600 - $181,075

Senior Researcher: $149,100 - $252,075

Hiring ranges for Economists, Management Scientists and Physician Researchers are slightly higher than the ranges shown.

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment as an Associate, Full, or Senior researcher in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND's sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin in early August; complete applications received by February 15, 2023 will receive full consideration.

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