Overview

The IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) is a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) operated by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA). STPI provides objective, high-quality analyses to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the National Space Council, and other federal agencies on critical science and technology policy issues. STPI researchers work collaboratively with government sponsors to address complex national challenges requiring scientific, technical, and analytical expertise. 

STPI has an immediate opening for a Research Analyst with expertise in space science, engineering, or policy. Candidates with backgrounds in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, space sciences, or space law are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a demonstrated interest in applying technical expertise to space policy and national-level decision-making are str...