Research Associate - Computer Science
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria, VA · $69k–$194k a year · Posted October 21, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $131,365 a year. Across 83 open research associate listings that state pay, the middle half runs $64,000 to $88,500 and the median is $75,000. That is 75% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
OverviewUnder direct supervision, provides qualitative and quantitative research support, assisting and supporting work activities of more experienced research staff and other professional staff. Interest in software and architecture design. This is an entry level position...