RAND Corporation - Washington, DC
posted 4 months ago
The Infrastructure, Immigration, and Security Operations (IISO) program at RAND's Homeland Security Research Division (HSRD) is dedicated to providing rigorous and timely analysis to inform leaders on a diverse range of topics related to strategic planning, policy and program evaluation, and operational analyses. This includes areas such as air and marine operations, risk analysis, threat analysis, decision analysis, cybersecurity operations, critical infrastructure protection and resilience, security operations, and immigration topics. The IISO program serves various sponsors, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, and the Transportation Security Administration. The program aims to assist decision-makers at the component level by developing strategies, policies, and operational capabilities that enhance domain awareness and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of security, safety, and enforcement operations while preserving civil liberties. The IISO Director will report to the Vice President and Director of HSRD and will be responsible for maintaining key research streams, adjusting program emphasis to stay ahead of policy issues for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and leading a diverse team of researchers. The Director will provide intellectual leadership for program research, champion the RAND culture of quality, and ensure that the program's products meet high standards of quality, relevance, and timeliness. The role also involves developing new business opportunities, mentoring staff, and collaborating with project leaders to achieve strategic goals. The Director must possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary analyses effectively.