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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Scientist - **Company:** The Rand Corporation - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $215,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital Assets, Information Sciences, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/79665ade-7fa7-4733-b3fa-c5089cae9577 ## About the Role Successful applicants will have demonstrated technical or methodological skills, and/or domain knowledge in the technical design, development, testing, application, and/or operation of information, communications, space, automation, or AI/machine learning systems. Relevant skills and knowledge may include: * Cybersecurity systems implementation, security assurance, vulnerability risk management, or adversarial testing of AI-enabled systems * Development, deployment, and evaluation of AI-enabled research or decision-support tools, including LLM applications, agentic workflows, or human-in-the-loop analytical systems * Development, application, or policy analysis of financial technology systems, including digital assets and technology-enabled financial platforms and services * Development of modeling and simulation approaches for space, autonomous, robotic, or other complex systems * Analysis of large, complex datasets using data science or machine-learning methods 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. Experience Experience with components of the Department of War is highly desired. Professional or academic experience with a focus on the technical design, development, testing, application, and/or operation of engineered systems are preferred. Successful applicants will be able to present strong evidence of research experience, demonstrated through authorship of academic publications, conference presentations, or prior professional reports. They will also be versatile with multiple research methods. Education Requirements A PhD, MS, or BS in computer science or engineering, information science, cyberengineering, robotics, or related field (s uch as mathematics, operations research, physical sciences, or closely related discipline) is required. A PhD with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience is preferred. Applicants with a masters degree must have at least 5 years of professional experience; applicants with a bachelors degree must have at least 10 years of professional experience. Professional experience should demonstrate the applicant's ability to design, execute and disseminate results of research using analytically rigorous methods. 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. Candidates with an active U.S. security clearance are preferred. ## Description Are you passionate about using your analytical skills to address critical policy challenges? RAND is seeking talented Information Scientists to join our team and contribute to impactful research in national security policy. RAND researchers contribute to and lead innovative projects that deliver objective, reliable insights for the public and policymakers at multiple levels. They embrace challenges on diverse topics that require strong analytic capabilities, technical knowledge, and academic, industry, or government experience in organizational processes and decision-making. Why RAND? Reputation for Excellence : Be part of a non-profit, non-partisan organization renowned for its rigorous and objective research. Dynamic Opportunities : Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects that challenge and expand your skills. Poised for Impact : Your research will inform thousands of policymakers, clients, and other stakeholders around the world. Responsibilities: Information Scientists at RAND apply their analytical and technical expertise to : * Examine complex policy problems by developing innovative research approaches such as modeling and simulation and novel artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools. * Execute this research using a broad range of analytically rigorous quantitative and qualitative research tools, methods, and skills. * Interpret research results to support stakeholder decision-making. * Communicate research results to policymakers and the public at all levels through written products and oral presentations. * Contribute to business development efforts ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Tokenization of Everything: Where the Real World Meets Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1035-tokenization-of-everything-where-the-real-world-meets-blockchain) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [The AI Security Survival Guide: Practical Advice for Stressed-Out Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1015-the-ai-security-survival-guide-practical-advice-for-stressed-out-developers) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How to start an AI project for a good cause and boost your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/15-how-to-start-an-ai-project-for-a-good-cause-and-boost-your-career) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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