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Alexandria, VA
Joined July 2015
November 11 is #VeteransDay. We honor our veterans and their sacrifices and service to our nation. In observance of the holiday, IDA offices are closed.
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Continuous vetting of the federal workforce relies on workforce members to serve as active bystanders who detect, intervene and report on security-risk signs exhibited by their colleagues.
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A new #ResearchSummary describes IDA’s review of bystander engagement approaches, which helped identify best practices and areas for improvement in the U.S. government’s training and education materials for insider threat. Read it here: idalink.org/3008192-LP
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Today we celebrate National #STEM Day to encourage the pursuit of interests in science, technology, engineering and math. We’re proud of the IDA STEM professionals who solve technical #defense issues and answer science and technology policy questions each day.
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At the IDA Microgame Project (IMP) Showcase, IDA’s Kristen Bishop taught colleagues how to play the microgame she designed, “Enhanced PathoGin.” The two-player card game helps players better estimate the operational considerations regarding biological weapons.
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In a new article for @lawfare, IDA researcher Michael Fischerkeller and co-authors Emily Goldman and Richard Harknett respond to a published critique of cyber persistence theory and persistent engagement. Read it here: idalink.org/CPT-Lawfare
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Workshop Themes ✅ Improving the quality of test and evaluation. 📊 Sharing analysis tools, methods and collaboration strategies. ✈️Advancing test and evaluation of emerging and prevalent technologies. 📋 Solving program evaluation challenges.
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Abstracts must be submitted by January 22, 2027. Acceptance notices will be sent by February 12, 2027. Learn more: idalink.org/DATAWorks27-Abst… #EmergingTech #DATAWorks27
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November is Military Family Appreciation Month. At IDA, we are grateful for all that families do to support the nation’s warfighters. Thank you for your contributions to national security. #MilitaryFamilyAppreciationMonth #Service #USA
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🌐 IDA is seeking a detail-oriented Travel Data Specialist to support BOND program consultant travel reimbursements and consultant timekeeping.
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🗂️ You'll help travelers navigate IDA's electronic travel system, prepare policy-compliant reconciliations, review expense submissions and process biweekly consultant timesheets.
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🖥️ The role calls for knowledge of the Joint Travel Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and @USGSA travel rules; strong Excel skills; and the ability to work independently. ✍ This is a two-year appointment with potential for extension. Apply: idalink.org/TDS_SFRD
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Analyzing national security and technology policy often involves sifting through large volumes of text with varying sensitivity levels, a time-consuming process. To address this, IDA developed TopicMapper, an AI-enabled software tool that groups text datasets by shared themes.
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Rooted in the breadth and depth of technical expertise at IDA, TopicMapper facilitates high-quality analysis of substantial, complex topics for any policy question. Read the latest IDA #Research Summary to learn more: idalink.org/3007744-LP #IDAResearch #AI #ML #PolicyAnalysis
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✅We're seeking a candidate with a doctorate in economics (or related disciplines) with strong skills in quantitative, econometric, statistical or computational methods. Job market candidates, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals will be considered.
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