Research Analyst - Radar Systems Analyst
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria, VA · $113k–$277k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Mid-Atlantic69 / 100 · of 37
- #4Best cities for government pay after cost of living$139k · of 18
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $195,420 a year. Across 50 open research analyst listings that state pay, the middle half runs $65,500 to $115,000 and the median is $90,000. That is 117% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is seeking an experienced Radar Systems Analyst to join the Science, Systems, and Sustainment Division (S3D).This role is for a radar and radio frequency (RF) systems analyst who can construct models of radar systems and assess radar...