Senior Data Intelligence Research Analyst

$147,000 - $224,000/Yr

RAND Corporation - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Boston, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

RAND is seeking highly motivated practitioners to impact AI and biosecurity cybersecurity policy in government and beyond. The Senior Data Intelligence Research Analyst role involves advancing RAND's research at the intersection of AI, information security, cyber, and biosecurity through qualitative and quantitative research, driving recommendations for various government entities. Analysts will contribute to multidisciplinary teams and apply their expertise to emerging problems in a complex computing environment, ensuring the safety and security of AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-specific threat models and recommendations for risk mitigation
• Execute evaluations and red-teaming exercises
• Contribute to the development of research approaches that answer complex questions at the intersection of AI, information security, and policy
• Apply a broad range of analytically rigorous, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
• Create tooling and software to support the above efforts
• Translate and communicate results to varied audiences ranging from security professionals to public policy makers at all levels through written products and oral presentations

Requirements

• Excellent analytic skills with proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity
• Experience in securing or red-teaming complex IT environments or performing cutting edge research or development in information security
• Proficiency in explaining security requirements and technologies to non-experts, highlighting risks and benefits
• Strong conceptual thinking for translating complex threat models and technical considerations into clear and actionable conclusions or policies
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across various roles
• Seven years minimum of combined security/engineering experience, with at least 4 years in security architecture or engineering roles
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Assembly, C++, Python, R, Java

Nice-to-haves

• Security clearance is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Paid time-off
• Sabbatical pay